''Let's Face It'' was a Canadian current affairs television series which aired on

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in 1963.

Premise

''Let's Face It'' was originally produced as a regional show on

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Montreal, concerning topics within Quebec. In 1963, the Montreal-produced series was expanded for a network-wide audience and examined national and international events of note. Correspondents of the network-wide version of ''Let's Face It'' were located in most of CBC's major production locations throughout Canada. The series was inspired by BBC's '' That Was the Week That Was'' and incorporated elements of satire and music. As such, it was a forerunner of CBC's ''

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''. Peter Desbarats and Pauline Julien were among the contributors who appeared during the series, which presented both English and French personalities. Interview subjects included

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, Arthur Koestler, Anthony Sampson and Jean-Paul Sartre.

Scheduling

This half-hour series was broadcast on alternate Sundays at 10:00 p.m. from 20 October to 29 December 1963. ''

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'' appeared on the other Sundays.

Reception

''Let's Face It'' was deemed an "embarrassment" and was cancelled after several weeks. ''

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'' television critic Jean Strachan deemed it among CBC's "poorest quality, most immature productions" of that season.

References

External links

* CBC Television original programming 1963 Canadian television series debuts 1963 Canadian television series endings {{Canada-nonfiction-tv-prog-stub