Tuning In: Fifty Years on the CBC
Series Overview
Taking a deliberately post-modern approach to the CBC and Canadian culture, the series raids the bulging vaults of the national broadcaster. Viewers will see images of Canada’s past five decades, ranging from the long-running celebrity quiz show Front Page Challenge through ’70s pop star Rene Simard to stirring footage of legendary hockey icons. Deliberately using a stylistic melange, the series will use contemporary footage shot in Betacam video and Super 8 with old kinescopes from the ’50s, black-and-white footage of the ’60s and the more standard color format from the ’70s through the ’90s.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
55 min per episode
2002 – 2002
Premiered: Mon, Sep 30, 2002
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “The 90s and Beyond on CBC”
The network tries to shore up its uniquely Canadian niche in the ever-expanding television market; This Hour Has 22 Minutes; blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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CBC 50th Anniversary commercial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-08
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Gelfant
Daniel Gelfant
Edmund Eagan
Don Spence
Marlo Miazga
Daniel Gelfant, Greig Dymond
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Gelfant
Producer
Daniel Gelfant
Director
Daniel Gelfant
Writer
Marlo Miazga
Editor
Edmund Eagan
Original Music Composer
Don Spence
Director of Photography
Greig Dymond
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Tuning In: Fifty Years on the CBC about?
Taking a deliberately post-modern approach to the CBC and Canadian culture, the series raids the bulging vaults of the national broadcaster. Viewers will see images of Canada’s past five decades, ranging from the long-running celebrity quiz show Front Page Challenge through ’70s pop star Rene Simard to stirring footage of legendary hockey icons. Deliberately using a stylistic melange, the series will use contemporary footage shot in Betacam video and Super 8 with old kinescopes from the ’50s, black-and-white footage of the ’60s and the more standard color format from the ’70s through the ’90s.
How many seasons does Tuning In: Fifty Years on the CBC have?
Tuning In: Fifty Years on the CBC comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Tuning In: Fifty Years on the CBC?
Key cast members in Tuning In: Fifty Years on the CBC include Rick Mercer.
Who created or directed Tuning In: Fifty Years on the CBC?
Tuning In: Fifty Years on the CBC was developed and directed by Daniel Gelfant.