I don't know if you heard, but the newsroom and a bunch of footage was lost in a fire. I think we should try to gather up footage for them to see if we can help them. I'm from Watertown, NY, but I loved watching it and still do.
Hmmm-so the newer "you can't do that on television", in late 80's, which aired on YTV Canada were *also* produced by CTV/Baton brodcasting? Or did Corus produce them? (since it DID air on a different channel)
CJOH produced YCDTOTV during the entire series run. From "Whatever Turns You On" in 1979 until the series ended in 1990 the show was credited to "Carleton Productions" although there was really no such company. From 1982 onward, Nickelodeon was a partner in the series' production given its massive success in the States on Nick. To my knowledge CTV itself had no hand in the production after "Whatever Turns You On" (the CTV network version of the show) bombed in 1979.
Yup, and it was also used by the CBC in 2000. Search for "CBC Closing/Opening 2000" and they use this kind of O'Canada. They have an animation that the bird flies everywhere in Canada. Sounds good.!
One question.. what lead to the demise of station sign-offs? Personally, I think its a waste of time for 24/7 programming to resume when in fact most of the USA and Canada are asleep during the wee hours of the night. I say the citizens of America and Canada should petition to stop 24/7 programming and allow stations to sign off once again!
One word... "infomercials." Stations figured out they could make boatloads of money with paid programming. It's all about the bottom line, and infomercials make the station money even if no one is watching.
Bill Luxton is still alive, his son works at CTV Ottawa to this day. I keep his sage advice from Willy & Floyd in mind always -- "Don't drink a large bottle of prune juice before a long bus trip".
Great clip. Is Bill Luxton still around? He was the voice announcing 'PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS' at the beginning of the clip.
Seeing the Queensway back in the days before major construction work in the mid-80's turned the road into a war zone is fascinating. I forgot how pathetic the lighting was back in those days.
I remember seeing that version of 'O Canada' before the Coming Attractions at the movies and someone always asked why is the kid strangling the baby at the end?
Oh, okay. I was wondering since this was recorded in 1983, and at this time, other TV stations were still using old fashioned test patterns on slides rather than color bars.
Well at least the early 1980s version of the coverage area map is more accurate than today's version. At least the cities are in their correct positions on the map :). The coverage area for CJOH-6 isn't depicted accurately though. The signal goes as far west as the Cobourg/Port Hope and Peterborough areas.
Dan Hartman's "Vertigo"/"relight my fire"
TheNewGateStudios 4 months ago
The music in the CJOH ID is "Vertigo/Relight My Fire" by Dan Hartman. Just in case anyone was wondering.
singinglawnchair 1 year ago 2
I had fun playing back these sign off's...Brings back great memories.
fdesormeaux 1 year ago 3
I don't know if you heard, but the newsroom and a bunch of footage was lost in a fire. I think we should try to gather up footage for them to see if we can help them. I'm from Watertown, NY, but I loved watching it and still do.
Dannypuck 2 years ago 3
I Love CTV Ottawa and 'A' Ottawa
prckay 2 years ago
I remember this version of O Canada very well.
joshyboy1983 2 years ago 4
oh man, i wish i would have kept my old VHS tapes. i love that version of the national anthem, with the animation too.
alloowishus 2 years ago 4
As one of your "southern" neighbours, I love your anthem, too.
This is my favourite version as well. I was introduced to it in the animated CBC signoff.
Cheers from the Philadelphia area - I'm looking forward to seeing my friend from Nepean on June 5, 2009 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania!
OldsVistaCruiser 2 years ago 2
Very nice...
God bless Canada,
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!!!
324wilson 3 years ago
there sign offs in saskatoon still on ctv
expressWrestling 3 years ago
CJOH was also the home of "You Can't Do That On Television", if you didn't know.
ddavenport 3 years ago 2
Hmmm-so the newer "you can't do that on television", in late 80's, which aired on YTV Canada were *also* produced by CTV/Baton brodcasting? Or did Corus produce them? (since it DID air on a different channel)
Tungzout 3 years ago
CJOH produced YCDTOTV during the entire series run. From "Whatever Turns You On" in 1979 until the series ended in 1990 the show was credited to "Carleton Productions" although there was really no such company. From 1982 onward, Nickelodeon was a partner in the series' production given its massive success in the States on Nick. To my knowledge CTV itself had no hand in the production after "Whatever Turns You On" (the CTV network version of the show) bombed in 1979.
Superbook4Eva 2 years ago
Definately the best version of O'Canada.
matthewcrites 3 years ago 6
@matthewcrites
Yup, and it was also used by the CBC in 2000. Search for "CBC Closing/Opening 2000" and they use this kind of O'Canada. They have an animation that the bird flies everywhere in Canada. Sounds good.!
89990000 8 months ago
One question.. what lead to the demise of station sign-offs? Personally, I think its a waste of time for 24/7 programming to resume when in fact most of the USA and Canada are asleep during the wee hours of the night. I say the citizens of America and Canada should petition to stop 24/7 programming and allow stations to sign off once again!
Nadav34 3 years ago
One word... "infomercials." Stations figured out they could make boatloads of money with paid programming. It's all about the bottom line, and infomercials make the station money even if no one is watching.
Superbook4Eva 2 years ago
Bill Luxton is still alive, his son works at CTV Ottawa to this day. I keep his sage advice from Willy & Floyd in mind always -- "Don't drink a large bottle of prune juice before a long bus trip".
waynedaytonmedia 3 years ago
nice disco muzak from 0:00 to 0:10. gay enough to be max keeping approved!
somewhatlongdong 3 years ago
thanks for the great memories!
mroy88 4 years ago
Great clip. Is Bill Luxton still around? He was the voice announcing 'PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS' at the beginning of the clip.
Seeing the Queensway back in the days before major construction work in the mid-80's turned the road into a war zone is fascinating. I forgot how pathetic the lighting was back in those days.
I remember seeing that version of 'O Canada' before the Coming Attractions at the movies and someone always asked why is the kid strangling the baby at the end?
higgy04 4 years ago
Was there a test pattern after the anthems?
wb8976 4 years ago
Yes, there was a test pattern afterwards (the standard colour bar).
xanthochromic 4 years ago
Oh, okay. I was wondering since this was recorded in 1983, and at this time, other TV stations were still using old fashioned test patterns on slides rather than color bars.
wb8976 4 years ago
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takako uehara!
keiichiudagawa 4 years ago
Well at least the early 1980s version of the coverage area map is more accurate than today's version. At least the cities are in their correct positions on the map :). The coverage area for CJOH-6 isn't depicted accurately though. The signal goes as far west as the Cobourg/Port Hope and Peterborough areas.
fanotv 4 years ago 2
"God Save the Queen" and "O Canada" (the 1979 NFB version) are in this clip.
mrceleb2006 4 years ago 3
Nice, Highway 417 in the signoff
tvlondon 4 years ago