Starring Myrna Lorrie Original language(s) English Producer(s) Cy True Final episode date 3 April 1974 Number of seasons 4 Language English | Country of origin Canada No. of seasons 4 First episode date 28 February 1970 Network CBC Television Genre Country music | |
Presented by Don Tremaine (1970-73)
Mike Graham (1973-74) | ||
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Countrytime was a Canadian country music television series which aired on CBC Television from 1970 to 1974.
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Premise
This concert-style series was hosted by Myrna Lorrie. It was produced by CBC Halifax and recorded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, first at Dartmouth High School's auditorium, then from 1972 at Prince Andrew High School which had greater capacity. Vic Mullen and house band The Hickorys regularly appeared on the programme. Visiting artists included The Allan Sisters, Wilf Carter, Blake Emmons, Lynn Jones and The Mercey Brothers.
This series is distinct from CBC's Countrytime rural current affairs series which was produced during the 1960s.
Scheduling
This half-hour series was first broadcast on Saturdays at 10:30 p.m. from 28 February 1970 to 28 July 1973, except for some mid-year breaks and repeat broadcasts. During the NHL season, it followed the Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts.
Countrytime was rescheduled to Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. from 4 October 1973 to 3 January 1974, then finally on Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m. from 30 January to 3 April 1974.