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Folio

TV series

Folio

10/ 10· 119554 seasons · 94 episodes

Folio, a precursor to CBC's renowned fine-arts series Festival, aired for four years starting in 1956. The series showcased original dramas, music compositions, and ballets, many originating from diverse regions across Canada. Notable episodes featured Barry Morse in a new staging of MacBeth, along with performances by Canadian talents like Robert Goulet and Sharon Acker. One of the highlights included a musical adaptation of the beloved Canadian classic, Anne of Green Gables. Airing without sponsorship, Folio thrived until its conclusion in the fall of 1960. Producers: Robert Allen, Harvey Hart, David Greene, Mario Prizek and Ronald Weyman.

Seasons and episodes

4 seasons · 94 episodes

Returning
4

Season 4

19 episodesNovember 11, 1958
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  1. 1
    S4 E1

    S4.E1 ∙ Sammy / The Dock Brief

    Nov 11, 1958

    The first play, "Sammy" by Ken Hughes, features Eric House as a bookie trying to gather funds for protection against a gang. The second play, "The Dock Brief" by John Mortimer, marks its fourth season with two one-act performances. Play by

  2. 2
    S4 E2

    S4.E2 ∙ The Hostage

    Nov 25, 1958

    Teleplay by M. Charles Cohen Directed by Harvey Hart Cast: Theodore Bikel ...... Barbaso Len Birman ............. Keeno George Carron ....... Mika Jonathan Erland ...... Fry Norman Ettlinger ..... Aide Alfred Gallagher ....... Judge

  3. 3
    S4 E3

    S4.E3 ∙ Eugene Onegin

    Dec 2, 1958

    Based on the novel by Alexander Pushkin Narrator Peter Ustinov Cast: Morley Meredith ......... Eugene Onegin Ilona Kombrink ........... Tatiana John Alexander .......... Lenski Joan Maxwell .............. Olga Harry Mossfield .......

  4. 4
    S4 E4

    S4.E4 ∙ Death Of A Salesman

    Dec 9, 1958

    Adapted by Stanley Mann Play by Arthur Miller Cast: Albert Dekker ........ Willie Loman Leslie Nielsen ........ Biff Loman George Carron ...... Happy Loman Amelia Hall ............ Linda Loman Robert Christie ...... Uncle Ben Dougla

  5. 5
    S4 E5

    S4.E5 ∙ Two Heads For The Tiger

    Dec 16, 1958

    Written by Ronald Hambleton Cast: Percy Rodriguez Hugh Webster Douglas Campbell Paul Kligman Betty Leighton Arch McDonnell Barbara Alleyn Frank Peddie Drew Thompson Alexander Webster

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    S4 E6

    S4.E6 ∙ Tchaikowsky's Nutcracker Suite

    Dec 23, 1958

    Performed by the National Ballet Company of Canada, the production stars Lois Smith as the Snow Queen and the Sugar Plum Fairy, David Adams as the Nutcracker Prince, and Betty Pope as Clara, the central character for whom the fantasy is per

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Folio?
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How many seasons of Folio are there?
Folio has 4 seasons and 94 episodes. Status: Returning.
When is the next season of Folio?
No air date has been announced for the next episode of Folio. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on May 26, 1959.
Who stars in Folio?
Folio stars Douglas Rain, Bruno Gerussi, Jack Creley, Robert Goulet, James Doohan.

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