Folio [TV Series] (1956) Reviews

A precursor to the CBC's famous fine-arts omnibus series Festival, Folio began its four-year run in 1956. The series, which fluctuated between a 60- and 90-minute length, offered a vast array of original dramas, musical compositions, and ballets, many of which had originated from the farthest-flung Canadian provinces. The opening episode offered a new staging of MacBeth starring Barry Morse in the title role. Later episodes drew upon such home-grown acting talent as Robert Goulet and Sharon Acker, while among the highlights was a musical version of that old Canadian favorite Anne of Green Gables. Telecast on a non-sponsored sustaining basis, Folio flourished until the fall of 1960. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi