The exhibition From Pepinot to PAW Patrol® – Television of Our Childhoods explores 70 years of children’s television through images, archives and artifacts from CBC/Radio-Canada
Canadians are invited to reconnect with beloved shows that have shaped their childhoods for more than 70 years, including CBC/Radio-Canada classics like Anne of Green Gables, Bobino, Degrassi, La boîte à surprise, Mr. Dressup, PAW Patrol, Pépinot, The Friendly Giant, Takuginai and Watatatow, in a new exhibition at the Canadian Museum of History. CBC/Radio-Canada is proud to be the lead partner of the exhibition, which opens its doors today.
Highlights for visitors include the legendary Tickle Trunk and costumes from Mr. Dressup, as well as a selection of the most memorable scenes from Bobino. Still images, archival material, items and artifacts such as props, puppets and scenery from CBC/Radio-Canada’s iconic programs are also on display.
“Congratulations to the Museum of History on hosting this exhibition that brings back some of our fondest childhood memories. We are proud to see that CBC/Radio-Canada programming makes up such a large part of the exhibited collection. It shows the vital role the public broadcaster has played in the lives of young Canadians since its earliest broadcasts for children.” – Catherine Tait, President and CEO, CBC/Radio-Canada
Today, more than 70 years after Canadian television first went to air, engaging with young audiences remains one of our key priorities. We are becoming a leader in bringing the best content to our children and youth to enrich their lives and help them engage with their country. Discover more youth audience initiatives.
Young audiences will also be the focus of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Annual Public Meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. ET.
For more information about the exhibition, read the Canadian Museum of History’s press release.
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.
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