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On the Spot (1953)

On the Spot was the first television series made specifically for TV by the National Film Board of Canada, and aired on CBC Television from 1953 to 1955. Each episode reported on a different aspect of life in Canada and was introduced with the line "The National Film Board’s up-to-the-minute report of what’s happening somewhere in Canada”. The series was originated by Bernard Devlin, with Robert Anderson as executive producer.

Released Jan. 1, 1953 42 min Episode 42 min None+

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: ONF | NFB

Country: Canada
Languages: English

Season 1
11 episodes
Season 2
40 episodes
Season 3
15 episodes

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42 min
42 min/ep
Jan. 1, 1953
Jan. 1, 1955, midnight
Ended
NR