Swing Gently

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Swing Gently
GenreMusic variety show
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
Running time60 minutes
Original release
NetworkCBC Television
Release18 July (1960-07-18) –
19 September 1960 (1960-09-19)
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Swing Gently is a Canadian musical variety television program which aired on CBC Television in 1960.

Premise[edit]

Episodes featured the Billy Van Four with other regulars Allan Blye, Pam Hyatt Alan Millar and Ruth Walker. Visiting artists included musicians and dancers such as David Adams, Joey Hollingsworth, Nina Simone, Lois Smith and the Rhythm Pals.[1]

Scheduling[edit]

This hour-long program was broadcast on Mondays at 9:30 p.m. from 18 July to 19 September 1960. In October 1960, Swing Gently became the regular season series Fancy Free.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Corcelli, John (June 2005). "Swing Gently". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.

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