Directed by Munroe Scott Composer(s) Herbert Helbig Original language(s) English First episode date 6 October 1976 Network CBC Television Number of episodes 13 Genre Biographical film | Starring John Diefenbaker Country of origin Canada No. of seasons 1 Final episode date 6 January 1977 Number of seasons 1 Written by Munroe Scott | |
One Canadian: The Political Memoirs of the Rt. Hon. John G. Diefenbaker was a Canadian biographical television miniseries which aired on CBC Television from 1976 to 1977.
Contents
Premise
John Munro filmed more than nine hours of interviews with former Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker in late 1974. Episodes included this footage combined with historic photographs and other film footage of Diefenbaker. As a memoir, the series provided little critical examination of Diefenbaker's political career.
Production
Douglas Rain supplied narration in place of the actual interviewers such as Thomas Van Dusen. Wilfred Doucette was the series director of photography. Herbert Helbig composed the series music, and its theme was performed by the Canadian Brass.
Scheduling
This half-hour series was broadcast on Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. from 6 October 1976 to 6 January 1977.