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On September 27th, 1970, TVO signed onto the airwaves for the first time. It was an experiment in public broadcasting using television for education at a time when TV was considered the root of all evil. 50 years later, the technology may have changed, but the mandate is still the same: never stop learning.Join host Steve Paikin as he reveals the stories behind some of TVO's most memorable shows and celebrates 50 years of programming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On September 27, 1970, TVO hit the airwaves for the first time. It came after years of political debate - and many thought the broadcaster should not even exist. Ed Conroy, founder of Retrontario.com, joins host Steve Paikin to discuss those early days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hocus pocus alimagocus! These special words brought Today's Special, one of TVO's most memorable kid's programs, to life. Nerene Virgin played Jodie, and she joins host Steve Paikin to discuss her role on the show, Black representation on television, and life after TVO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just what exactly is Polkaroo? Marney Malabar is TVO's director of Kids TV, and her answer is simple: what do you think? The answer allows imaginations to fly - and that's the whole point. Malabar joins host Steve Paikin to discuss how TVO's educational mandate made it an early leader in children's programming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For nearly 40 years, TVO presented Ontarians with classic films and interviews with their cast and crew. Producer Risa Shuman made it all work. She joins host Steve Paikin to discuss landing her role, working with legendary host Elwy Yost, and the emotional finale of Saturday Night at the Movies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the host of Dialogue, Richard Ouzounian interviewed Ontario's actors, choreographers, broadcasters, comedians, and filmmakers. Now, TVO's former creative head of arts joins host Steve Paikin to discuss his most memorable celebrity interviews - and how arts programming changed during his tenure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.