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A Song for You (TV series)

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Country of origin
  
Canada

No. of seasons
  
2

Original network
  
CBC Television

Final episode date
  
27 June 1964

Genre
  
Talk show

Original language(s)
  
English

Running time
  
15 minutes

First episode date
  
7 July 1962

Number of seasons
  
2

Language
  
English

Original release
  
7 July 1962 – 27 June 1964

A Song for You was a Canadian music variety television series which aired on CBC Television from 1962 to 1964.

Contents

Premise

This Winnipeg-produced series featured musician Jose Poneira (piano and vocals) whose quartet featured James Cordepal (bass), Lenny Breau (guitar) and Robert Gross (drums). Alternate weeks included singer Maxine Ware. Each episode was based on a style of music or a particular theme which was supported by various songs and visiting guest artists.

Scheduling

The first season of this 15-minute series was broadcast on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. (Eastern) from 7 July to 15 September 1962. From that point, it aired Sundays at 1:00 p.m., then at 12:30 p.m. from 6 October to 29 December 1963. Its final run was broadcast Saturdays 6:30 p.m. from 4 April to 27 June 1964.

References

A Song for You (TV series) Wikipedia