Genre: | children's classical music |
Starring: | Patrick Trudell Ernie Prentice |
Country: | Canada |
Language: | English |
Channel: | CBC Television |
Num Seasons: | 1 |
Location: | Vancouver |
Runtime: | 30 minutes |
Pat and Ernie is a Canadian children's music television series which aired on CBC Television in 1961.
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]
This half-hour series was broadcast on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern) from 6 October to 29 December 1961.