Folio
TV ShowTitle | Folio |
User score | 0 |
Release date | Sep 25, 1955 |
Release date of last episode | May 26, 1959 |
Genre | |
Production country | CA |
Production companies | CBC |
Series status | Returning series |
Seasons count | 4 (List of episodes) |
Episodes count | 94 |
Folio, a precursor to CBC's renowned fine-arts series Festival, aired for four years starting in 1956. The series showcased original dramas, music compositions, and ballets, many originating from diverse regions across Canada. Notable episodes featured Barry Morse in a new staging of MacBeth, along with performances by Canadian talents like Robert Goulet and Sharon Acker. One of the highlights included a musical adaptation of the beloved Canadian classic, Anne of Green Gables. Airing without sponsorship, Folio thrived until its conclusion in the fall of 1960. Producers: Robert Allen, Harvey Hart, David Greene, Mario Prizek and Ronald Weyman.