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Playground (TV series)

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Playground
Genreshort film
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
Running time30 minutes
Production companyNational Film Board of Canada
Original release
NetworkCBC Television
Release4 July (1962-07-04) –
26 September 1962 (1962-09-26)

Playground is a Canadian short film television series which aired on CBC Television in 1962.

Premise

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This series featured material from the National Film Board of Canada, typically two short films per episode situated in regions of Canada which receive less recognition. The series run included films on Newfoundland, northern Ontario fishing, the Shubenacadie sanctuary in Nova Scotia with its wildlife and the Yukon.[1]

Scheduling

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This half-hour series was broadcast on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. from 4 July to 26 September 1962.

References

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  1. ^ "Playground". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
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