with Thursday's Children & The Guido Basso Orchestra (from CBC TV's Bandwagon)

Bandwagon with Bob Francis was a Canadian music variety television series which aired Thursday nights on the CBC between September 21, 1972 and June 21, 1973 then February 13 to March 28, 1975. The episodes were repeated during the day, in the spring of 1975.

Bob Francis hosted this musical program dedicated to the Big Band era. It succeeded In The Mood with Jack Duffy, but was more adventurous musically speaking. Contemporary arrangements of swing era tunes offered Francis an opportunity to shine as the lead singer with a band led by Guido Basso. The series was produced in Toronto by Aubrey Tadman and Garry Ferrier. The show was directed by Barry Cranston.

Produced by Jack Budgell
Technician: Keith Duncan

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