File contains news clippings about the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. Publications include, Toronto Star, The New York Times, The Calgary Herald, Newsweek, and The Globe and Mail. Many of the reviews were positive although some criticized CTV as being less organized than ABC, both official Olympic broadcasting channels. Paddy Sampson was highly regarded for his work. He and his wide, Better Ladourette sold their Toronto home and moved to Calgary for thirty months so Paddy could oversee the Olympics project.
File contains an Air Dimensional Design, Inc. (ADD) promotional literature about "Air tube" and "Wind Bangs". The literature explains that "air tubes are inflated, three dimensional lines, unlimited in length and available in any color". Included in the fie is a list of some of ADD's more recent installations including, 1984 Olympics in L.A., 1984 New Orleans World Expedition, 1986 Vancouver World Expedition and the 1986 Unveiling of the Statue of Liberty in New York.
File contains "American Music : Through the Back Door" - a presentation by Richard and Frank Garcia. It is the title for a television series that will explore Blues, the cornerstone of American music.
File contains the program for the event called An Evening with Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. Information included in program lists members of the Head table, Menu, Choir Members and Acknowledgments. Tucked inside the program is Paddy's official invitation and a YIOUB Federal Party Membership card (1974-1975). The Y.I.O.U.B Federal Party Membership card was created by Canadian artist, Mashel Teitelbaum and stands for Youth.Indians.Old People.Unemployed. Blacks) 1974-75. This card stipulates that the holder of this card, if registered, can vote any damned way he or she chooses.
File contains the Vol. II of the Atlanta Official big for 1996 Olympic Games that was accepted in Tokyo, Japan on September 23rd, 1990. This publication is volume two of a five-set volume series to document "the spirit of Atlanta as it rose to the challenge of the quest for the games". The document was published in 1990 by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympics. On the Olympic vote chart featured on the last page of this document is shows that Toronto, Ontario came in third for the 1996 Summer Olympic bid.
Opening ceremonies for the B.C. Place stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, which was the largest air-supported domed stadium until May 2010 when it was deflated to be replaced by a retractable roof.
File contains six transcribed segments of the Harry Belafonte television interview (1: 1-63, 2: 1-63, 3: 1-33, 4: 1-23, 5: 1-46 and 6: 1-40). Harry Belafonte is a Jamaican - American singer, actor and activist. The transcription includes directions and off-camera dialogue with director, camera man and producer, Paddy Sampson. Also included in the file is a copy of the Globe and Mail newspaper dated may 2nd, 1970. There is only one article about , Cleavon Little, Star of a Broadway musical and tony-award winner. The subject of the article could relate further to the Belafonte transcripts. The title of the article is " This year Hollywood isn't interested in the man who won the Tony" and Little is quoted as saying, "I'm trying to say I have not received a good offer to do a movie because I happen to be black."
File contains television program costs for Belafonte Jamaica special, internal memo describing the shipment of video tapes to Belafonte enterprises, contract between CBC and Cubartista (Agencia Cubana de Artistas) and accompanying documents.
Musical television special about Harry Belafonte performing live at the O'Keefe Center in Toronto. Featuring Greek Singer Nana Mouskouri, Folk-blue artist Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee, The Belafonte singers and guitarist George Petsilas.
Filmed in the spring of 1965, and aired the week of November 13th 1965.
File contains a short script with the written annotation "Bill-Bill Cosby". In addition to another file on There is no date or author affiliated with this typed document. The script is about a Chef named Bill who cooks for Santa and his elves with the help of crocodiles. The crocodiles' home swamp is threatened but The Mudslinger who wants to steal their mud for his Mud company. Bill sets out to foil the Mudslinger's plans with the help of children from around the world. See also, Story concept for a Musical. Please note that the poem "Alligator Pie" is attributed to Toronto-based poet, Dennis Lee, although there is no mention of his name in this document.
Files contains script for "Dear AlbertÉ" with Bill Stephenson's name and address on top-right page. "Dear AlbertÉ" is a comedy for television about the warm, complicated relationship between two Nobel prize winners named Albert. During the last seven years of the life of one them 1948-1955. The script has 58 pages. The business card attached is from Roy Krost Productions Limited.
Performance and broadcast of a song called "Black Hallelujah" composed by Russ Little and Norm Symonds; a 60 minute gospel music version of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
File contains Black Hallelujah produced by Paddy Sampson on January 11th, 12th and 13th 1971. The script tells the story of Jesus and the events leading up to his crucifixion.
File contains Union Top Sheet and annotated lyrics from the production of the Buffy Sainte-Marie televised concert. Buffy Sainte-Marie (b. 1941) is one of Canada's most celebrated singer/songwriters. She is also an actress, record producer, visual artist and teacher. She reached international fame early on and has won many prestigious awards throughout her career. Sainte-Marie's music is often political and inspired by her Aboriginal heritage.
File contains first and second draft for a televised Buffy Sainte-Marie program. Buffy Sainte-Marie (b. 1941) is one of Canada's most celebrated singer/songwriters. She is also an actress, record producer, visual artist and teacher. She reached international fame early on and has won many prestigious awards throughout her career. Sainte-Marie's music is often political and inspired by her Aboriginal heritage.
This file contains a script for a televised Buffy Sainte-Marie program. Buffy Sainte-Marie (b. 1941) is one of Canada's most celebrated singer/songwriters. She is also an actress, record producer, visual artist and teacher. She reached international fame early on and has won many prestigious awards throughout her career. Sainte-Marie's music is often political and inspired by her Aboriginal heritage.
An episode of the CBC variety television program "Superspecials" that showcased many of Canada's international and up-and-coming stars, featuring singer Buffy Ste. Marie.
File contains a collection of CBC Times Guide to CBC Radio-TV programs. The CBC Times is unique because it was only circulated internally to employees. Many of the collected issues feature projects by Paddy or feature articles about Paddy himself.
File contains three copies of CODA-The Canadian Jazz Magazine (May 1961, November 1962 and January 1963). CODA was founded in Toronto in May 1958 and is one of the longest continuously running music magazines in Canada and the oldest Jazz magazine in the country. CODA is published six times per year in January, March, May, July, September and November. In the May issue there is a paragraph titled "Suite for Jazz Quintet & Orchestra -Junior Magazine" (pg. 4). There is an annotation with "Paddy" next to the title. The article is about the "CBC's Junior Magazine on April 16th [1961] presented a program of contrast in music with Louis Applebaum moderating." It is a good review of the program. In the November issue there is a short paragraph the gives a bad review of the CBC's choice to show "Tongues of Brass" on New Year's Eve, a night typically reserved for " the most insignificant and unimportant programs- not something that has every indication of being high quality" (p. 8). This paragraph is circled in blue pen. The January 1963 issue contains a half-page article covering the "Tongues of Brass - C.B.C. TV December 31st". Despite the November 1962 article that expressed disappointment about the program's air time provides the show with a very positive review. The opening lines read, " Every once in a while jazz gets presented properly on TV. This was one of those occasions" (p. 4). The production received particular positive review, "Both the camera work and sound were excellent...This was one of the best jazz shows to have been shown on Canadian television. Everyone deserves credit foot a fine production" (p. 4).
File contains the CTV Canada Calgary 1988 Host Broadcaster Unit staff outline (those with direct contact with venue personnel). The name Laderoute is legible on the cover- Bette Laderoute is the venue co-ordinator, daily press conferences Archie Boyce Pavilion. Laderoute will work with the producer Brian Vos to ensure that operations at this venue go smoothly.
File contains publications by or about the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary., including 1986-87 National Teams Media Guide, Key to Calgary: Your Personal Guide to Calgary, Fourth team '88 Recognition Evening (March 25, 1988), The Olympic Movement, Champion: Canada's High Performance Amateur Sport Magazine (Winter 1998), Kodak Olympic Balloon Festival (September 1987) Agenda, Calgary Olympic Place (site of medal presentations), and CTV Olympic Broadcast notes.
File contains photograph of the cast, crew and production team for "Love and Mr. Smith" in Vancouver. Paddy Sampson is sitting in the centre right, second row up.
File contains financial records for the 1988 Calgary Olympic games. The file was divided into 1986/1987, 1987/1988 fiscal records for opening and closing ceremonies. Many of the records are stamped as confidential. Many of the costs relate to cost to use McMahon, performers, props, the construction and operating costs for the flame, volunteer costs, etc.
File contains article reviews of The Children Youth '60 show starring Fabian, a 16 year old singer from Philadelphia. The program was meant to appeal to the new generation of teen-age viewers, a show concept created by Paddy Sampson.
File contains items related to the 1978 and 1979 Juno music awards, articles about President Reagan's visit to Canada, Jazz report magazine and other collected newspaper clippings. File contains miscellaneous press clippings, original and photocopies.
File contains mimeograph copies of news clippings and correspondence about The Duke and The Blues shows. Many of the items have been annotated in blue and black ink.
File contains a collection of professional ephemera including, Television Videotape Agreement (1982-84), Television Videotape Agreement (1984-86), Canadian A/V recording handbook, Copy of "Kill the Ducks" (sent 2005), National Arts Centre Variety magazine (1984), 1979 Juno Awards, Page from Closed Circuit (for and about staff of the CBC) featuring an article on Paddy Sampson (May 15, 1970), an article about CBC in Time ( March 4, 1974), Playback: a look at 20 years of video tape in Canada (n.d.) and A celebration in honour of Archie Alleyne tribute (January 2003).
File contains seven official programs for special events, including 1979 Juno Awards, 74th Inter-Parliamentary Conference, Gala Performance in honour of The President of The United States of America and Mrs. Reagan (x2) with accompanying official invitation from the Secretary of State of Canada, Gala Performance in honour of the Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China His Excellency Mr. Zhao Ziyang, Gala Performance in the Presence of The Queen and Hi Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to celebrate the Constitution of Canada (including official ticket stubs), and The Manitoba Festival: The Royal Visit.
File contains a collection of The Telegram TV weekly and TV Guide television periodicals from - . The collection was curated by Sampson and includes copies that either contain feature articles or smaller stories about his projects. These projects include The Twenties and Harry Belafonte.
File contains a collection of television periodicals including, The Telegrams Toronto Week (1970/71), The Globe and Mail Broadcast Week Magazine ( 1985), Toronto Daily Star's Star Week (1968, 1969 x2, 1970, 1971) and Take One: The Canadian Film Magazine (1967). Take One is the only magazine of particular note because it features a two-page article on Paddy Sampson. Take One (1966-1979, 81 issues) is the first English- Canadian Film Magazine published in Montreal, Quebec.
File contains a range of documents, including renewal of contract for twelve months, independent project contracts, contracts for scripts, and letters of appreciation for different productions from peers and fans regarding The Blues show (1965), Harry Belafonte special (1967) , and The Reagan Gala in Ottawa (1981). One item of note is a thank you letter from Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Many documents are typed but a few are also hand written.
File contains mimeograph copies taken from Josef Bor's The Terezin Requiem (1963) pages 1-112 (x2) and additional copies of some pages. File also contains an envelope addressed to Montreal writer, Mordecai Richler, with a note from Paddy. The note asks Mordecai to call Paddy "Collect" at the CBC regarding a TV drama. Enclosed in the envelope is a 3-page typed storyline (including edits and annotations in blue pen) highlighting one of the scenes from The Terezin Requiem. Additionally, there is a small sheet of white paper which reads, "People to talk to suggested by Mr. Banik of Banik-Slocakotour Travel Agency." Included on this list are: Mr. Verny (He's Jewish and a former lawyer), Mr. Zlamal (has 3-4 books on the market), Mr. Brodsky (written book) or Nase Hlasy-Our or Radio Stn. CHIN and Mr. Novotney (will call back after holiday). List also includes corresponding addresses and phone numbers.
An episode of the CBC variety television program "Superspecials" that showcased many of Canada's international and up-and-coming stars, featuring singer and comedian Dinah Christie.
An episode of the long-running CBC program "Heritage", a show which presented dramatized stories taken from different religious denominations, prepared with the cooperation of the National Religious Advisory Council and approved by the Church denominations each program addressed. This episode told the story of the Donnelly family of Lucan, Ontario, also known as the Black Donnellys, who were murdered by a mob in the early morning hours of February 4, 1880.
File contains one newspaper clipping (n.d) and obituary Dorothea Mascioli includes obituary (1991) and music written by Dorothea Mascioli. Her obituary states that "she was a major influence on the Timmins [Ontario] music scene."
