CBC-TV: Life and Times (original) (raw)

	The Life and Times of Adrienne Clarkson Wednesday, September 13 at 9 p.m. When Adrienne Clarkson became Canada's first immigrant Governor-General, it was only the latest in a lifetime of "firsts". She came to Canada as a refugee and rose to become a leading journalist. From Chatelaine Magazine to The Fifth Estate to Rideau Hall, Adrienne Clarkson made sacrifices many women of her generation were unable or unwilling to make. Labeled "cold, arrogant and spendthrift" by some in the press, many Canadians think she was the best Governor-General we've ever had. More...
	Mr. Hockey: The Life and Times of Gordie Howe Sunday, September 17 at 2:30 p.m. The Life and Times of "Mr. Hockey" is really the story of hockey in the 20th century. The farm boy from Saskatchewan defined the NHL, breaking records, capturing scoring titles and winning Stanley Cups. But he was also underpaid and exploited, and lay in a coma in 1950 after being checked into the boards. This is also the story of his no-nonsense wife, Colleen, who managed his career and helped change the fortunes of many other players in the league.More...
	The Outsider: The Life and Times of Robert Lantos Sunday, September 24 at 2:30 p.m. Like a modern-day Louis B. Mayer, Robert Lantos is godfather to Canada's film and television industry. His company Alliance, grew from a 2 room operation in Montreal into Canada's largest entertainment studio. After merging Alliance with Atlantis Communications, he stepped aside as head of the company and went on to produce acclaimed feature films and television series. Featuring interviews with Annette Bening and Jeremy Irons, the biography shows how a Hungarian refugee transformed himself into Canada's most flamboyant movie mogul. More...

The Life and Times of Adrienne Clarkson Wednesday, September 13 at 9 p.m. When Adrienne Clarkson became Canada's first immigrant Governor-General, it was only the latest in a lifetime of "firsts". She came to Canada as a refugee and rose to become a leading journalist. From Chatelaine Magazine to The Fifth Estate to Rideau Hall, Adrienne Clarkson made sacrifices many women of her generation were unable or unwilling to make. Labeled "cold, arrogant and spendthrift" by some in the press, many Canadians think she was the best Governor-General we've ever had. More...

Mr. Hockey: The Life and Times of Gordie Howe Sunday, September 17 at 2:30 p.m. The Life and Times of "Mr. Hockey" is really the story of hockey in the 20th century. The farm boy from Saskatchewan defined the NHL, breaking records, capturing scoring titles and winning Stanley Cups. But he was also underpaid and exploited, and lay in a coma in 1950 after being checked into the boards. This is also the story of his no-nonsense wife, Colleen, who managed his career and helped change the fortunes of many other players in the league.More...

The Outsider: The Life and Times of Robert Lantos Sunday, September 24 at 2:30 p.m. Like a modern-day Louis B. Mayer, Robert Lantos is godfather to Canada's film and television industry. His company Alliance, grew from a 2 room operation in Montreal into Canada's largest entertainment studio. After merging Alliance with Atlantis Communications, he stepped aside as head of the company and went on to produce acclaimed feature films and television series. Featuring interviews with Annette Bening and Jeremy Irons, the biography shows how a Hungarian refugee transformed himself into Canada's most flamboyant movie mogul. More...

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