''The Mystery Maker'' was a

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children's drama television series, which aired on CBC Television in 1967.

Plot

The plot is set in Stratford, Ontario at a boarding house owned by Mrs. O'Hara (Ruth Springford), a widow. Her teen-aged daughter Pegeen (Kathy Kastner) was an aspiring actress. Each episode featured elements of mystery involving the O'Hara's and residents of the boarding house.

Cast

* Kathy Kastner as Pegeen O'Hara * Ruth Springford as Mrs. O'Hara * James Edmond as Mr. Pudd *

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as a boarding house employee * Syme Jago as Andy * Alan Jordan * Beth Lockerbie as Mrs. Hodge *

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* Miles MacNamara as David *

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as Mr. Toby * Joseph Shaw as Mr. B * Tudi Wiggins

Production

This series was recorded on location in Stratford. Stories were adapted by Lyn Cook from her novel ''Pegeen and the Pilgrim''.

Scheduling

This half-hour series was broadcast on Fridays at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern time) from 6 January to 31 March 1967.

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mystery Maker CBC Television original programming 1967 Canadian television series debuts 1967 Canadian television series endings 1960s Canadian children's television series 1960s Canadian drama television series Television shows filmed in Ontario Television shows set in Ontario Culture of Stratford, Ontario