''Caravan'' is a

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children's television series which aired on CBC Television from 1960 to 1962.

Premise

This bilingual series featured a set that resembled a two-ring circus and recorded before an audience of approximately 700. Ringmaster Monsieur Loyal (Guy Mauffette) presented various circus acts such as animals, lion tamers and

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performers. Two clowns (Guy L'Ecuyer, Giani Scarpi) were also series regulars.

Production

The Montreal-produced ''Caravan'' occasionally recorded episodes in other communities in Ontario, Quebec and in 1962 the Atlantic.

Scheduling

This hour-long series was broadcast on Fridays on CBC's English network at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) for three seasons, each from early July to September. On

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, the French network, episodes were seen on Saturdays.

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Caravan (Tv Series) CBC Television original programming 1960s Canadian children's television series 1960 Canadian television series debuts 1962 Canadian television series endings Black-and-white Canadian television shows