Frank's Bandstand

Country

Canada

How it feels

This 1960s Canadian variety show featured a host introducing music performances with a regular cast. Local rock bands played two songs each week, and the show was taped in Halifax before being sent to other CBC stations across the country.

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What happens

Frank's Bandstand (1964–67) is the Halifax segment of the Music Hop series. Frank Cameron (1938–2024) introduced music with regulars Patricia McKinnon, Karen Oxley, D.J. Jeffries and Davie Wells. Brian Ahern was music director and band leader and Manny Pitson was the producer. The music was pre-recorded then performed "live" to video tape from Halifax. Local rock bands had guest shots each week and did two tunes in the show. Bands included the Five Sounds (with Jack Harris), Spring Garden Road, and The Great Scotts. The Axemen and The Brunswick Playboys were also among the frequent guests on this variety show from Halifax. It was well presented and highly anticipated by viewers across the country. According to Cameron, the show was videotaped, then transferred to film (telecine) to be sent to other CBC stations across Canada. Cameron also has said that the show was taped on Saturdays to be ready for the following Friday. (The music was probably recorded days before the filming.) Host - Frank Cameron Original Broadcaster - CBC Television The "Frank" in the title of this Friday-evening Canadian variety show was Frank Cameron, who hosted the proceedings from the CBC's Halifax facilities. Most of the talent showcased herein was native to Nova Scotia, though a few celebrities from the other provinces managed to sneak in from time to time. The series was broadcast nationally from October 2, 1964 to June 25, 1965. Most of the production personnel responsible for Frank's Bandstand were also gainfully employed on another tuneful CBC weekly, Music Hop and "Singalong Jubilee". (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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