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West Coast

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A Canadian variety show that mixed studio performances with filmed segments around British Columbia. It aired for one season in 1961 before being canceled.

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West Coast is a Canadian variety show television series which debuted on the CTV television network in 1961. The show was produced at the studios of CHAN-TV in Vancouver, British Columbia and mixed studio segments with filmed location footage from around British Columbia. Airing at 7:30-8:00 PM on Friday nights, it was cancelled after one season due to high costs and poor viewership. Rai Purdy was producer. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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