''The Performers'' is a

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variety television series which aired on

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from 1971 to 1972.

Premise

Episodes were geared towards introducing young and little-known performers. The series was recorded before audiences in various Canadian cities (Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg).

Scheduling

This half-hour series was broadcast on Saturdays at 10:00 p.m. from 22 May to 2 October 1971. Due to a technicians strike in 1972, CBC rebroadcast the series in the same time slot from 22 April to 1 July 1972 then aired episodes on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. from 7 July to 25 August 1972.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Performers CBC Television original programming 1971 Canadian television series debuts 1972 Canadian television series endings 1970s Canadian variety television series