''Let's Sing Out'' was a

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music television series which aired on CTV from 1963 to 1966, then on

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until 1968.

Premise

This series, patterned after the American ''

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'' show, featured contemporary folk music hosted by folk musician Oscar Brand. Episodes were filmed on location at universities and geared towards post-secondary school audiences. Guests included such artists as Eric Andersen, Phil Ochs,

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, Josh White Jr. and

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Scheduling

''Let's Sing Out'' began in 1963 on CTV. The series was broadcast on the CBC network. This began on October 7, 1966. Airing Fridays at 5:30 p.m. (Eastern) until July 7, 1967. It was rebroadcast on CBC from July 5 to 20 September 1968, also in the Friday 5:30 p.m time slot. ''Let's Sing Out'' was sold to markets in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

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