ImagiNation : The Golden Age of Toronto Kids' TV
by
Ed Conroy
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
145975591X
ISBN-13
9781459755918
Publisher
The Dundurn Group
Imprint
Dundurn Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 25th, 2025
Print length
256 Pages
Weight
297 grams
Dimensions
21.50 x 21.50 x 2.50 cms
Product Classification:
TelevisionTelevision production: technical & background skillsBiography: arts & entertainment
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A nostalgic look back at fifty years of children’s televisionfrom the beloved — Polka Dot Door, Mr. Dressup, Today’sSpecial — to the bizarre — Kiddo the Clown, Coming Up Rosie,Maniac Mansion.
From the time CBC sputtered onto screens in 1952, children’s television has been at the centre of Canada’s cultural output. The country’s first television host was an ornery puppet named Chichimus,who set the stage for future Toronto-based puppeteers, producers,directors, and actors to make children’s television their own. With thestudios of CBC, TVOntario, CFTO, and eventually YTV all located inToronto, the city’s televisual output was staggering and fed by theimagination and hard work of the local talent.
Featuring over one hundred children’s programs broadcast between 1950 and 2000, ImagiNation is a memory-filled trip for anyonewho spent their weekdays after school or Saturday mornings staringat the idiot box. The story of each Toronto-produced series is covered — from inception through production to broadcast — along withthe tales of local stations and the people who made it all happen.
Fans of The Friendly Giant, Degrassi Junior High, Readalong,YTV, Uncle Bobby, Aunt Agnes, and much more will find their favourites — plus shows they’ve forgotten they loved (or loathed). Whetheryou adored Pearl Van Oyster, Hammy Hamster, the Fraggles, or theGrogs,ImagiNation is a trip you won’t want to miss.
From the time CBC sputtered onto screens in 1952, children’s television has been at the centre of Canada’s cultural output. The country’s first television host was an ornery puppet named Chichimus,who set the stage for future Toronto-based puppeteers, producers,directors, and actors to make children’s television their own. With thestudios of CBC, TVOntario, CFTO, and eventually YTV all located inToronto, the city’s televisual output was staggering and fed by theimagination and hard work of the local talent.
Featuring over one hundred children’s programs broadcast between 1950 and 2000, ImagiNation is a memory-filled trip for anyonewho spent their weekdays after school or Saturday mornings staringat the idiot box. The story of each Toronto-produced series is covered — from inception through production to broadcast — along withthe tales of local stations and the people who made it all happen.
Fans of The Friendly Giant, Degrassi Junior High, Readalong,YTV, Uncle Bobby, Aunt Agnes, and much more will find their favourites — plus shows they’ve forgotten they loved (or loathed). Whetheryou adored Pearl Van Oyster, Hammy Hamster, the Fraggles, or theGrogs,ImagiNation is a trip you won’t want to miss.
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