Telescope
tv show
10 total episodes
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10 seasons
First Aired July 01, 1963
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Overview
Telescope is a Canadian documentary series which aired on CBC Television between 1963 and 1973. The series was hosted by Fletcher Markle, which profiled notable Canadian people from celebrities to the unknown, who made a difference. Starting in September 1966, Telescope was the first regular colour broadcast in Canada. It's producer was Sam Levene. In 2008, CBC offered 10 episodes of Telescope on their Digital Archives website. The episodes are from the 1970-1971 season, and feature new host Ken Kavanagh. Among those profiled were game show host Monty Hall, publisher Mel Hurtig, journalist Pat Carney, actor John Vernon, author Farley Mowat, amusement park impresario Patty Conklin, and underwater explorer Joe MacInnis. A 1970 episode featured actor Donald Sutherland including early footage of his son Kiefer. Mentalist Uri Geller followed a week later by Ray Hyman and Jerry Andrus who explained and duplicated Geller's "paranormal" feats.
Season 1
10 episodes
Air Date
July 01, 1963
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What Canada Means to Me
Episode 1 - ? minutes
July 01, 1963
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The Big Risk
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July 08, 1963
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Memo to Dreamers
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July 15, 1963
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Olympic Warmup
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July 22, 1963
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The Moment of Half Truth
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July 29, 1963
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Scotch on the Rocks
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August 05, 1963
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The Sleek Look
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August 12, 1963
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Mariposa Revisited
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August 19, 1963
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Honeymoon Town
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August 26, 1963
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The Case of the Mukkinese Battle Horn
Episode 10 - ? minutes
September 02, 1963