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Pat and Ernie

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Country of origin
  
Canada

No. of seasons
  
1

First episode date
  
6 October 1961

Network
  
CBC Television

Language
  
English

Original language(s)
  
English

Location(s)
  
Vancouver

Final episode date
  
29 December 1961

Number of seasons
  
1

Genre
  
children's classical music

Starring
  
Patrick Trudell Ernie Prentice

Pat and Ernie is a Canadian children's music television series which aired on CBC Television in 1961.

Contents

Premise

This Vancouver-produced series featured classical music for children, hosted by Patrick Trudell (vocals) and Ernie Prentice (piano). Prentice was previously seen on CBC's A Hatful of Music (1960). Series regulars included Gavin Hussey (double bass) and Mickey McMartin (drums), who were accompanied by various visiting musicians.

Scheduling

This half-hour series was broadcast on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern) from 6 October to 29 December 1961.

References

Pat and Ernie Wikipedia