Folio
Folio

Folio

1955 4 Seasons 94 Episodes ⭐ 10.0

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.

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Macbeth

To usurp the throne of Scotland, Macbeth and his wife murder King Duncan.

EP 2

The Black Bonspiel of Wullie McCrimmon

EP 3

Take to the Woods

EP 4

Betrayal

EP 5

A Soviet Portrait

EP 6

The Woman Who Came to Stay

EP 7

S1.E7 βˆ™ La Boheme

EP 8

The Hand and the Mirror

EP 9

Symphony of Movement: Moods and Variations

EP 10

Hedda Gabler

Trapped in a suffocating marriage to a minor academic, Hedda Gabler is only too keen to meet her former lover, a controv

EP 11

Double Bill

EP 12

S1.E12 βˆ™ The Philanderer

EP 13

The House by the Stable/Grab and Grace

EP 14

Edwina Black

EP 15

Goodbye, Young Man

EP 16

When Soft Voices Die

EP 17

The Marriage Of Figaro

*Note: Presented as a Special Canadian Production on CBC Folio television on January 29, 1956, at 10 pm. Also on CBC Ra

EP 18

The Lady And The Logger

Directed by Norman Campbell

EP 19

Katherine Dunham

EP 20

The Medium

EP 21

The Public Prosecutor

[21] CBC Folio: THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR 26Feb1956 Adapted by Len Peterson Play by Fritz Hochwalder

EP 22

Anne of Green Gables

Adapted by Donald Harron Lyrics by James Costigan Music by Norman Campbell a musical dramatization of L.M. Montgomery

EP 23

The Small Rain

The story about the impact of a self-confident young man on a group of dissatisfied, neurotic people. Play by Lister Si

EP 24

[24] CBC Folio: DARLING CORIE

folk opera by Elie Siegmeister Chorus and orchestra conducted by Victor Feldbrill Cast: Roma Butler On the same prog

EP 25

[25] CBC Folio: THE HAUNTED POST OFFICE / THE FACE OF CANADA

Play by Lister Sinclair Essay "The Face of Canada" by Harry Boyle Directed by Harvey Hart Narrator Harry Boyle (The F

EP 26

[26] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL AT ROUEN

Opera by Norman Dello Joio Synopsis: The story centers on Joan of Arc's trial for heresy and witchcraft.

EP 27

[27] CBC Folio: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST

Adapted by John Bethune Play by Oscar Wilde Directed by Andrew Allan Cast: Lloyd Bochner ........ John Worthing Eli

EP 28

[28] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL

Written by Franz Kafka Synopsis: Story of a man victimized by circumstances beyond his control.

EP 29

[29] CBC Folio: THE WIDOW OF THE MISSISSAGI

Written by Len Peterson Directed by Esse W. Ljungh Cast: Monique Miller ......... Widow John Drainie ........ Pipine

EP 30

[30] CBC Folio: PIRATES OF PENZANCE

(90 min)(final episode of season 1) Produced by Norman Campbell Musical by Gilbert and Sullivan Directed by Godfrey R

EP 1

S2.E1 βˆ™ HMS Pinafore

A sailor falls for the daughter of his captain, while being unaware of the love a young country girl holds for him.

EP 2

S2.E2 βˆ™ The Case of Posterity Versus Joseph Howe

EP 3

S2.E3 βˆ™ The Devil's Instrument

Story about a farm boy torn between the discipline imposed by the code of belief and obedience of his people and his des

EP 4

S2.E4 βˆ™ Dawn, Day, and Night

The story is about a daring young man who wins a duel, then fences romantically with a beautiful young woman he's met in

EP 5

S2.E5 βˆ™ Swan Lake

Performance by the National Ballet Company of Canada of SWAN LAKE Produced by Norman Campbell Narrator Barry Morse Ca

EP 6

S2.E6 βˆ™ The Nativity

2.06 [36] CBC Folio: THE NATIVITY 19Dec1956 Produced by Robert Allen Written by Andrew Allan Directed by Elmer Isele

EP 7

S2.E7 βˆ™ Gianni Schicchi

2.07 [37] CBC Folio: GIANNI SCHICCHI 26Dec1956 Produced by Mario Prizek Libretto by Giovacchino Forzano Conductor Ge

EP 8

S2.E8 βˆ™ The Changing Shore

A documentary about the south shore of Nova Scotia. Producer, Writer, Commentator J. Frank Willis

EP 9

S2.E9 βˆ™ 56 in Revue

A satirical year-end musical. Produced by Harvey Hart Cast: Donald Harron Pierre Berton Bernie Orenstein Sammy Sal

EP 10

S2.E10 - Oedipus Rex

A filmed version of the Stratford Festival production of OEDIPUS REX Cast: Douglas Campbell ......... Oedipus Eric Ho

EP 11

S2.E11 βˆ™ The Secret Agent

Mr. Verloc runs a dubious bookshop in a London slum; but he is also the secret agent of a foreign power.

EP 12

S2.E12 βˆ™ John A. And the Double Wedding

Story about Sir John A. Macdonald and his attempt to bring about the union of British North America. Produced by Mario

EP 13

S2.E13 βˆ™ The Dance And The Drama

Cast: Emily Frankel and Mark Ryder of the Dance Drama Company of New York give their interpretation of Romeo and Juliet.

EP 14

S2.E14 βˆ™ The Empty Frame

Louise, a rich young girl from Saskatchewan comes to Paris to take a course in art, and in a pension haunted by artists

EP 15

S2.E15 βˆ™ Ring Around the Square

Scene: a city where Byron Moon, gyrating "rock 'n roll" singer has set off a wave of teen-age hysteria. Action: a seriou

EP 16

S2.E16 βˆ™ Proud Passage

A touching drama depicts Dr. Neil McCulloch's struggle between career aspirations and devotion to Cape Breton Island. Se

EP 17

S2.E17 - The Black Judge

The movie is an 18th-century Chinese murder mystery centred on an old law preventing death sentences unless the accused

EP 18

S2.E18 - Picasso / Maskerage

Two art films showcase Pablo Picasso's legacy: a documentary highlighting the Spanish painter and a Dutch short film cal

EP 19

S2.E19 - The Unburied Dead

A French resistance groupβ€”five men and a womanβ€”was captured after a disastrous attack on a village. Facing the threa

EP 20

S2.E20 - Carmen

A two-hour performance of Bizet's opera is the second eason finale. From Bizet's opera Producer Franz Kraemer Conduct

EP 1

S3.E1 βˆ™ Patience

Producer Norman Campbell Libretto W.S. Gilbert Musical director Godfrey Ridout Cast: Shirley Martin .......... Patie

EP 2

S3.E2 βˆ™ Honey and Hoppers

The tale follows farm-hand Jake, The Kid, Ma, old Matthew-behind-the-Rock, Albert Williams, and other townsfolk on the p

EP 3

S3.E3 βˆ™ Games And Rites

A program of modern dance. Games, danced by the Donald McKayle company, and Rites, by the Pearl Lang company, are being

EP 4

S3.E4 βˆ™ The Trial of James Whelan

Story based on the murder of Confederation statesman D'Arcy McGee and the trial of his assassin, James Whelan. Play by

EP 5

S3.E5 βˆ™ Look Ma, I'm Human

Produced by Norman Campbell Play by Stan Daniels and Ray Jessel Directed by Norman Campbell Cast: Jack Duffy .......

EP 6

S3.E6 - The Peace And The Plenty

A documentary film by J. Frank Willis on British Columbia's Peace River country.

EP 7

S3.E7 βˆ™ Mr. Bolfry

Ironic comedy of good and evil, set in modern Scotland. Written by James Bridie Cast: James Donald ........ Mr. Bolfry

EP 8

S3.E8 - Coppelia

a ballet presentation COPPELIA Cast: Betty Pope Roy Moller

EP 9

S3.E9 - Peer Gynt

Play by Henrik Ibsen Directed by Michael Langham Cast: Bruno Gerussi ....... Peer Gynt Ann Casson .......... Aase D

EP 10

S3.E10 βˆ™ The Young Queen

Play by Laurence Housman Cast: Claire Austin ....... Victoria Lloyd Bochner .... Albert Dickson Kerwin

EP 11

S3.E11 βˆ™ Corinth House

In this live television play set in London, a woman tries to convince others of the "insanity" of an older woman. Telep

EP 12

S3.E12 βˆ™ Tosca

Play by Victorien Sardou Cast: Ilona Kombrink ......... Tosca Giuseppe Campora ... Mario Cavaradossi James Milligan

EP 13

S3.E13 βˆ™ The Diary of a Scoundrel

Adapted by Elspeth Cochran Translation by Rodney Ackland Play by Aleksandr Ostrovskiy Cast: William Hutt ........ Gl

EP 14

S3.E14 βˆ™ Dark of the Moon

Written by William Berney and Howard Richardson Cast: Nancy Malone ...... Barbara Allen John Glennon ...... Witch Boy

EP 15

S3.E15 βˆ™ The Concert

Producer Robert Allen Play Joseph Schull Cast: William Marshall ......... Richard Jennings Kate Reid ........... Ann

EP 16

S3.E16 - The Ottawa Man

EP 17

S3.E17 βˆ™ A Month In The Country

Adapted by Alwyne Whatsley Play by Ivan Turgenev Directed by Mario Prizek Cast: Kate Reid .......... Natalya Petrovn

EP 18

S3.E18 βˆ™ Great Catharine

Teleplay by John Bethune Play by George Bernard Shaw Directed by Barry Morse Cast: Katharine Blake ........ Catherin

EP 19

S3.E19 βˆ™ The Gay Deceivers

Play by Oliver Goldsmith (based on the play "She Stoops to Conquer") Cast: Inga Swenson ......... Kate Hardcastle Don

EP 20

S3.E20 βˆ™ The Baron Of Brewery Bay

Teleplay by John Drainie Story by Stephen Leacock Directed by Norman Campbell Cast: John Drainie .......... Stephen

EP 21

S3.E21 βˆ™ The Turn Of The Screw

A governess begins to wonder if her two young charges are the victims of a form of diabolical possession. Novel by Henr

EP 22

S3.E22 βˆ™ Queen After Death

Adapted by Richard Astor and Waldemar Hansen Translated by Jonathan Griffin Story by Henry de Montherlant Directed by

EP 23

S3.E23 βˆ™ Dreamstreet

Based on the book by Jacqueline Rosenfeld Cast: Shirley Harmer ........ Nora Jones Murray Matheson .... Harry Hansen

EP 24

S3.E24βˆ™ A Phoenix Too Frequent

Play by Christopher Fry Directed by Paul Almond Cast: Donald Harron ....... Tegeus Chromis Rosemary Harris .... Dyna

EP 25

S3.E25 βˆ™ Socrates

Sinclair's play encompasses Socrates' life, from being hailed as the wisest man to his trial, betrayal, and eventual dem

EP 1

S4.E1 βˆ™ Sammy / The Dock Brief

The first play, "Sammy" by Ken Hughes, features Eric House as a bookie trying to gather funds for protection against a g

EP 2

S4.E2 βˆ™ The Hostage

Teleplay by M. Charles Cohen Directed by Harvey Hart Cast: Theodore Bikel ...... Barbaso Len Birman ............. Ke

EP 3

S4.E3 βˆ™ Eugene Onegin

Based on the novel by Alexander Pushkin Narrator Peter Ustinov Cast: Morley Meredith ......... Eugene Onegin Ilona K

EP 4

S4.E4 βˆ™ Death Of A Salesman

Adapted by Stanley Mann Play by Arthur Miller Cast: Albert Dekker ........ Willie Loman Leslie Nielsen ........ Biff

EP 5

S4.E5 βˆ™ Two Heads For The Tiger

Written by Ronald Hambleton Cast: Percy Rodriguez Hugh Webster Douglas Campbell Paul Kligman Betty Leighton Arch

EP 6

S4.E6 βˆ™ Tchaikowsky's Nutcracker Suite

Performed by the National Ballet Company of Canada, the production stars Lois Smith as the Snow Queen and the Sugar Plum

EP 7

S4.E7 βˆ™ The Strong Are Lonely

EP 8

S4.E8 βˆ™ The Perils Of Perrichon

Written by Eugene Labiche Cast: Frank Peddie ...... Mr. Perrichon Winifred Dennis .... Mrs. Perrichon Anne Collings

EP 9

S4.E9 βˆ™ Ward No. Six

Teleplay by Mac Shoub Short story by Anton Chekhov Directed by Harvey Hart Cast: Jack Klugman ...... Gromov Mavor M

EP 10

S4.E10 βˆ™ Under Milk Wood

Teleplay by Paul Almond Play by Dylan Thomas Directed by Paul Almond Narrator Douglas Rain Cast: Powys Thomas .....

EP 11

S4.E11 βˆ™ A Concert Of Great Soloists

The artists include, tenor Peter Pears classical guitarist Julian Bream classical pianist Claudio Arrau singer Donal

EP 12

S4.E12 βˆ™ The Master Of Santiago

Adapted by Mavor Moore Story by Henry de Montherlant Cast: Barry Morse ............ Don Alvaro Frances Hyland ......

EP 13

S4.E13 βˆ™ Iron Harp

Adapted by Donald Jack Story by Joseph O'Conor Cast: Katharine Blake ..... Molly Douglas Campbell .... Sean Kelly

EP 14

S4.E14 βˆ™ Salad Days

Teleplay by Barry Morse Cast: Barbara Franklin ....... Jane Richard Easton ......... Tim Walter Burgess ......... Tr

EP 15

S4.E15 βˆ™ The Littlest Of Kinds

Teleplay by Charles E. Israel Short story by Sholom Aleichem Directed by Harvey Hart Narrator Paul Kligman Cast: Ar

EP 16

S4.E16 βˆ™ A Boy Growing Up

A BOY GROWING UP 05May1959 Play written by Dylan Thomas

EP 17

S4.E17 βˆ™ Ivanov

The story tells of an ineffectual, idealistic landowner who destroys his wife and eventually himself by letting his est

EP 18

S4.E18 βˆ™ Crossing Paris

Two men take a load of black market pork from a distributor at one end of Paris to a butcher at the other end. The jour

EP 19

S4.E19 βˆ™ The Merry Widow

The story revolves around the Pontevedrian embassy's efforts to prevent a wealthy young widow from marrying a foreigner

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