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Let's See was a Canadian television series broadcast on CBC Television
between September 6, 1952 to July 4, 1953. The segment, which had a running time of 15 minutes, was a puppet show with a character named Uncle Chichimus (voice of John Conway
), which presented each evening's schedule as well as the weather forecast. Percy Saltzman
was host
and Larry D. Mann
was a regular.
The show was produced
by Norman Campbell
, Franz Kraemer
, Norman Jewison
, and Don Brown
. Joan Hughes was the script assistant.
CBC Television
CBC Television is a Canadian television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster.Although the CBC is supported by public funding, the television network supplements this funding with commercial advertising revenue, in contrast to CBC Radio which are...
between September 6, 1952 to July 4, 1953. The segment, which had a running time of 15 minutes, was a puppet show with a character named Uncle Chichimus (voice of John Conway
John Conway
John Conway may refer to:* John Horton Conway, mathematician at Princeton University. Popularly known for Conway's Game of Life* John B. Conway, mathematician, functional analyst, George Washington University...
), which presented each evening's schedule as well as the weather forecast. Percy Saltzman
Percy Saltzman
Percy Saltzman, was a meteorologist and television personality best remembered for being the first weatherman in Canadian television history....
was host
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
and Larry D. Mann
Larry D. Mann
Larry D. Mann is a Canadian actor. Prior to his acting career, he was a disk jockey on CHUM 1050 radio in Toronto in 1949. His best-known Canadian television exposure was in a Bell Canada series of commercials called "The Boss" in which he played the title role for ten years beginning in 1981...
was a regular.
The show was produced
Television producer
The primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking...
by Norman Campbell
Norman Campbell
Norman Kenneth Campbell, was a Canadian composer, television producer, and television director best known for co-writing Anne of Green Gables - The Musical....
, Franz Kraemer
Franz Kraemer
Franz Kraemer, was a Canadian radio producer.In 1981, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada and was promoted to Officer in 1987.-External links:* at The Canadian Encyclopedia...
, Norman Jewison
Norman Jewison
Norman Frederick Jewison, CC, O.Ont is a Canadian film director, producer, actor and founder of the Canadian Film Centre. Highlights of his directing career include In the Heat of the Night , The Thomas Crown Affair , Fiddler on the Roof , Jesus Christ Superstar , Moonstruck , The Hurricane and The...
, and Don Brown
Don Brown
Donald "Don" Brown is one of the many Canadian voice talents operating out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.Although he has been known to play serious roles, he is better known for playing characters that provide comic relief, which appear to be his strong suit.- Animation :*ReBoot - *Beast...
. Joan Hughes was the script assistant.