Pat and Ernie

Canadian children's music television series

Pat and Ernie

Genre| children's classical music
Starring| Patrick Trudell
Ernie Prentice
Country of origin| Canada
Original language| English
No. of seasons| 1
Production
Production location| Vancouver
Running time| 30 minutes
Original release
Network| CBC Television
Release| 6 October (1961-10-06) –
29 December 1961 (1961-12-29)

Pat and Ernie is a Canadian children's music television series which aired on CBC Television in 1961.

## Premise[edit]

This Vancouver-produced series featured classical music for children, hosted by Patrick Trudell (piano) and Ernie Prentice (vocals). Prentice was previously seen on CBC's A Hatful of Music (1960). Series regulars included Gavin Hussey (double bass) and Mickey McMartin (drums), who were accompanied by various visiting musicians.[1]

## Scheduling[edit]

This half-hour series was broadcast on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern) from 6 October to 29 December 1961.

## References[edit]

1. ^ Corcelli, John (May 2005). "Pat and Ernie". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.

## External links[edit]

* Allan, Blaine (1996). "Pat and Ernie". Queen's University. Archived from the original on 4 November 1996. Retrieved 7 May 2010.

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