The Way It Is

The Way It Is (1967)


  • Genre: News
  • First Air Date: 1967-09-01
  • Last Air Date: 1969-09-01
  • Total Seasons: 3
  • Total Episodes: 3
  • Status: Returning Series
  • Production Company: CBC
  • Production Country: Canada

Summary

"The Way It Is," a Sunday night one-hour show, aired from September 1967 to June 1969. Under the executive production of Ross McLean, following the success of similar CBC programs, it attracted up to 60 contributors, aiming to challenge viewers with compelling content. Hosted by John Saywell and Barbara Frum, who honed her interviewing style here, it featured Patrick Watson, Warren Davis, Percy Saltzman, Ken Lefolii, Peter Desbarats, and Moses Znaimer. Segment producers like Perry Rosemond and Peter Herrndorf worked on the show, which covered diverse topics via studio interviews, music, commentary, panels, and documentaries. While not pushing controversy, it contributed to national dialogue. Notable productions included documentaries on airline safety and Vietnam, setting a serious tone for its era. Its influence extended to later CBC shows like the fifth estate and The Journal.

  • Keywords: journalist, challenge, social commentary, intelligent, news, panel show, public affairs, political commentary, serious, documentary, music, ideas
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    The Way It Is Seasons

    Season 1

    First Air Date: 1967-09-01
    1 Episodes

    Season 2

    First Air Date: 1968-09-01
    1 Episodes

    Season 3

    First Air Date: 1969-09-01
    1 Episodes

    The Way It Is Episodes

    Title Air Date Duration
    Season 1Episode 1Humble Beginnings30 min
    Season 1Episode 2If I Can You Can30 min
    Season 1Episode 3Foundations for the Future30 min
    Season 1Episode 4The Celebration30 min
    Season 1Episode 5Waiting to Exhale30 min
    Season 1Episode 6Mother Pearl30 min
    Season 2Episode 1Reunion30 min
    Season 2Episode 2Whatever It Takes30 min
    Season 2Episode 3Girlfriends30 min
    Season 2Episode 4Business & Pleasure30 min
    Season 2Episode 5Love for the Kids30 min
    Season 2Episode 6Black Family Reunion60 min
    Season 3Episode 1Life Coach30 min
    Season 3Episode 2Guilt-Ridden Moves30 min
    Season 3Episode 3Let's Go to Church30 min
    Season 3Episode 4By Faith We Strive30 min
    Season 3Episode 5Family Vacation30 min
    Season 3Episode 6Learn From My Mistakes30 min
    Season 3Episode 7Nothing But the Blood30 min
    Season 3Episode 8Full Circle30 min
    Season 3Episode 9Transition in Action30 min
    Season 3Episode 10New Beginnings30 min
    • John Saywell

      as Host
    • Barbara Frum

      as Co-Host
    • Patrick Watson

      as Co-Host
    • Warren Davis

      as Co-Host
    • Percy Saltzman

      as Co-Host
    • Ken Lefolii

      as Co-Host
    • Peter Desbarats

      as Co-Host
    • Moses Znaimer

      as Co-Host

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