| Moods of Man | |
|---|---|
| Genre | music |
| Starring | Jim Johnson Harry Aoki |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Release | 3 March – 30 June 1968 |
Moods of Man was a Canadian music television series which aired on CBC Television in 1968.
Premise
This Vancouver-produced variety series featured musicians Jim Johnson and Harry Aoki. Johnson was an American expatriate guitarist and singer who became an English and choir teacher in Prince George, British Columbia, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, and Duncan, British Columbia. [1] Aoki was another musician who played bass and harmonica. [2] The duo were previously featured on CBC Radio's Parade of Choirs and hosted their own radio show, Wandering. Each episode was based on a given theme, such as the debut's exploration of trouble and hope. Musical styles varied from blues to folk to classical.
The hosts were regularly joined by musicians Bud Henderson (piano), Al Johnson (drums), Stan Johnson (bass) and Ray Moga (guitar). Ann Mortifee was a guest on this series. [3]
Scheduling
This half-hour series was broadcast on Sundays at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern) from 3 March to 30 June 1968.
References
- ^ "James Johnson Obituary - Duncan, BC".
- ^ "Harry Aoki". 2 August 2017.
- ^ Corcelli, John (May 2005). "Moods of Man". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
External links
- Allan, Blaine (1996). "Moods of Man". Queen's University. Archived from the original on 11 March 2010. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
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