Folio(1955-)

NR

    Overview

    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.

    Cast

    • Douglas Rain

      Douglas Rain

    • Bruno Gerussi

      Bruno Gerussi

    • Jack Creley

      Jack Creley

    • Robert Goulet

      Robert Goulet

    • James Doohan

      James Doohan

    • Barry Morse

      Barry Morse

    • John Drainie

      John Drainie

      Matthew

    • Lloyd Bochner

      Lloyd Bochner

    • Lorne Greene

      Lorne Greene

      Patiomkin

    • Chris Wiggins

      Chris Wiggins

    • Paul Kligman

      Paul Kligman

    • Patrick Macnee

      Patrick Macnee

      Captain John Tregarthen

    • Helene Winston

      Helene Winston

    • Robert Christie

      Robert Christie

    • Richard Easton

      Richard Easton

      Tim

    • Katharine Blake

      Katharine Blake

      Lady Macbeth

    • Charles Jarrott

      Charles Jarrott

      Ross

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      Status

      Returning Series

      Seasons

      4

      Episodes

      94

      Last Air Date

      May 26, 1959

      Network

      CBC Television