The Golden Age of Toronto Kids’ TV with Ed Conroy

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North

In this episode, we explore the 50-year legacy of Toronto’s kids’ programming — from Uncle Chichimus and Canadian Howdy Doody to Razzle Dazzle, Today’s Special, The Kids of Degrassi Street, and the birth of YTV. Ed and Ryan discuss the early days of CBC children’s programming, the influence of Sesame Street, Francophone broadcasting in Ontario, and even the role of Christian programming in shaping the media landscape.

If you love production history, nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes stories of classic CanCon, this episode is for you.

Order Ed’s book, Imagination: The Golden Age of Toronto Kids’ TV, from Dundurn Press or your favourite bookseller.

Written & Hosted by Ryan Barnett

Produced by Ryan Barnett & Sonia Gemmiti

A Knockabout Media Production

Archival audio courtesy of Retrontario.

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