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May 25, 2023 5:50 pm  #1


Local Museum Highlights Classic CBC & CTV Kids TV Shows

Ever heard of Myseum? It's a place located on Richmond St. W. and despite all the construction traffic woes, it may be worth the hassle to get down there to visit the place, if you grew up watching CBC and CTV kid shows. The exhibitor is displaying memorabilia from some of the legendary 50s and 60s shows, including recreated sets from the Friendly Giant and TVO's The Polka Dot Door. 

There are puppets from the past, like Casey & Finnegan from Mr. Dressup.

And there are long unseen clips of the shows that run on monitors throughout the building. 

It was curated by Ed Conroy of Retrontario, whose collection of GTA TV from the past has become legendary online. 

It runs until August and is free, although they'd appreciate a donation at the door. 

TV scribe Bill Brioux has more on what there is to see at this nostalgia fest.

The Myseum Exhibit

 

May 26, 2023 12:29 pm  #2


Re: Local Museum Highlights Classic CBC & CTV Kids TV Shows

Thanks for the plug!

Some folks here might enjoy the original Elmer the Safety Elephant statue & school flag we have in the display. Elmer was a huge presence on the Uncle Bobby Show shot at CFTO in Agincourt, we couldn't leave him out!
https://www.blogto.com/arts/2023/05/toronto-exhibit-brings-kids-tv-shows/

 

May 30, 2023 10:18 pm  #3


Re: Local Museum Highlights Classic CBC & CTV Kids TV Shows

https://twitter.com/retrontario/status/1663565439664812032?t=z3barztIIa3-_lkmRkZ5Pw&s=19

Mr. Dressup is trending on Twitter.

CP24's interview with Ed Conroy linked above.

It's a great gift to make people happy.

Last edited by betaylored (May 30, 2023 10:25 pm)