TORONTO – TVO has opened its programming archives to the public via a free on-line resource showcasing four decades of made-at-TVO educational programming.
The centerpiece of TVO’s 40th anniversary celebrations, Public Archive contains such gems as:
– popular Saturday Night at the Movies host Elwy Yost’s conversations with film legends of the 70s and 80s;
– interviews with political leaders including every Ontario Premier since John Robarts;
– episodes of programs like Polka Dot Door, Today’s Special, Prisoners of Gravity, Imprint, Realities, and Studio 2; plus
– a new podcast series called Think Again where programs are re-cut and re-mixed, examining important issues and placing them in context of the world today.
“The launch of our Public Archive is one of TVO’s most ambitious projects to date”, said CEO Lisa de Wilde, in Wednesday’s announcement. “We’re delighted to both enrich the availability of smart online Canadian media content and re-introduce some of the programs that have made TVO such an important part of life in Ontario.”
Visitors can search for content by program title, year, guest, subject or playlist.
