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CKNX Tales from Wingham: the Radio & Television Town of Canada
Location: CKNX-TV studios, Wingham, Ontario

 
Reg Bitton in the telecine room at the CKNX-TV studios.
1 of 22 		CKNX-TV control panel room
2 of 22 		Ross Hamilton, as weatherman for Channel 8 News.
3 of 22 		At Channel 8, the news and programs were televised, not taped.
4 of 22 		This group of news and agricultural announcers represent CKNX's strong news heritage.
5 of 22 		Roy Bennett, Johnny Brent, Margaret Brophy, Dick Ballantine & guest discuss program plans.
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Margaret Brophy and Johnny Brent hosting a children's party - some were children of CKNX staff
7 of 22 		Cartoon House was a popular children's program shown at noon on CKNX-TV
8 of 22 		A selection of wedding dresses were modeled for viewers of the Anna Meyer Show
9 of 22 		Many commercials were shot on-site to support the programming of CKNX-TV
10 of 22 		Announcer Monty Snider prepares a TV travel commercial with Betty Ann McGowan.
11 of 22 		Betty Ann Giesler promoting a sponsor's product during a CKNX commercial break.
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This contest for a pony was one of many contests run by the station & its advertisers.
13 of 22 		Filming one of the many locally produced musical shows for CKNX-TV
14 of 22 		CKNX's entertainment programs were produced using local talent.
15 of 22 		The music shows often featured comedy skits using production staff (Earl Knox as native) as actors.
16 of 22 		Earl Heywood's Serenade Ranch program was a popular locally-produced musical program on CKNX.
17 of 22 		Practical jokes reigned supreme on set, as lyric cards were set on fire during a performance.
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