A Hatful of Music

A Hatful of Music was a Canadian musical variety television series which aired on CBC Television in 1960.

A Hatful of Music
Genremusical variety
Presented byErnie Prentice
StarringBob Switzer
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
ProducerJim Winter
Running time30 minutes
Release
Original networkCBC Television
Original release24 July (1960-07-24) –
25 September 1960 (1960-09-25)

Premise

The series was a mid-year substitute for The Joan Fairfax Show, presenting several styles of popular music including jazz, folk and Broadway. Ernie Prentice hosted the series, while Bob Switzer was its announcer. Ricky Hyslop directed the programme's band while Pat Trudell led the show's chorus.

Lorraine Foreman, Tommy Vickers with dancers Sherrill Morton, Peggy Rae Norman, and Mitch Hrushwy regularly performed on the series. Guests included Eleanor Collins, Dolores Claman, The Coronados, Phil Ford, The Four Lads, Tom Hill, Mimi Hines, Susan Johnston, Juliette, Jan Rubeš, Bud Spencer and Heather Thomson.

Production

The series was produced by Jim Winter in Vancouver and recorded before a live audience.[1]

Scheduling

The half-hour series aired Sundays at 7:30 p.m. (Eastern).

References
  1. Corcelli, John (May 2005). "A Hatful of Music". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
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