THE BIG REVUE

Posted April 15, 2011 by MemTV in CANADIAN TV

CBC / x60m-e x30m-e / 1952-53 (9 September 52 – 18 May 53) black and white

Producers: Don Hudson, Norman Campbell / Costume: Edna Cherry / Director: Norman Jewison

The first show to be seen on the CBC, the Big Revue was an ambitious variety show hosted by Toby Robins and featured all manner of acts (everything from jugglers to ballet). Budd Knapp later took over as host.


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