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Gerry and Ziz

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Directed by
  
Bob Weinstein

Original language(s)
  
English

Producer(s)
  
Marv Terhock

First episode date
  
8 July 1979

Network
  
CBC Television

Director
  
Bob Weinstein

Cast
  
Jay Brazeau

Country of origin
  
Canada

No. of seasons
  
1

Running time
  
30 minutes

Final episode date
  
2 September 1979

Number of seasons
  
1

Language
  
English

Gerry And Ziz was a Canadian music variety television series which aired on CBC Television in 1979.

Contents

Premise

This series was hosted by musicians Gerry Paquin and Gerard "Ziz" Jean, previously seen on Canadian Express. Jay Brazeau and David Gillies performed humour segments. Joan Armatrading, Leon Bibb, Charity Brown, Pauline Julien, Denise McCann, Colleen Peterson, Graham Shaw and Valdy were among the visiting artists.

Production

Episodes were produced in Winnipeg by Marv Terhock with a live audience. Musical direction was by Ron Paley.

Scheduling

The half-hour series aired on Sundays at 10:00 p.m. (Eastern) from 8 July to 2 September 1979.

References

Gerry and Ziz Wikipedia