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A Monday in 1965
In the fall of 1965, Canadians were gearing up for the federal election at home, and following Rhodesia's fight for independence abroad. On the radio dial, a new educational program made its debut. The critically acclaimed show called Ideas would become the longest-running show currently still on air at the CBC. The programs in the grid below represent what you would hear and see on a typical Monday in the fall/winter season of 1965.

Time Program 8:35-9:00 am Max Ferguson Show   >>  More info 9:55-10:00 am Assignment: A spring in her 108-year-old step   >>  Radio Clip 11:45-11:55 am Music on the Heather   >>  More info 12:15-12:30 pm Tommy Hunter and Pals   >>  More info 12:59-1:00 am Time signal   >>  More info 1:15-1:45 pm The Gordie Tapp Show   >>  More info 2:03-3:00 pm Trans Canada Matinee   >>  More info 3:00-4:15 pm Afternoon Concert   >>  More info 4:15-6:00 pm At Ease with Elwood Glover   >>  More info 6:00-6:30 pm National Radio News 6:30–7:30 pm IDEAS: Radio for the mind   >>  Radio Clip 7:15-7:30 pm Rod and Charles   >>  More info 7:30-8:00 pm RPM   >>  More info 10:00-11:00 pm CBC Radio News: The news with Alex Trebek   >>  Radio Clip 11:00-12:00 am Monday Concert: Yehudi Menuhin kicks off a new music program   >>  Radio Clip  CBC Classics are those CBC programs that have remained in the Canadian memory due to their popularity, quality and sheer longevity. The CBC in 1965 In the 1965 Committee on Broadcasting report, the CBC was criticized for favouring television over radio. "This is a waste of both public assets and individual opportunities." (1965 Report of the Committee on Broadcasting) **** To counter the growing popularity of TV, the 1965 fall/winter CBC Radio schedule aimed for "balanced programming" offering a little bit of everything, giving Canadians an alternative to what the CBC called "incessant rock n' roll or wall-to-wall music." Educational programs like Ideas were an important part of the CBC Radio mandate. **** The year 1965 was the golden age of children's programming on CBC Television. Shows such as Chez Hélène, The Friendly Giant and Razzle Dazzle kept children entertained. **** In 1965, future quizmaster Alex Trebek could be heard on CBC Radio reading the news.

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