The Education of Mike McManus
About the Show
As host of this series, Mike McManus steers away from confrontation, and presents opposite points of view in such a way that the final decision is left up to the viewer. The programs do not attempt to deal with today's or tomorrow's news, but rather concentrate on the basic issues and concerns behind the headlines.
All Episodes
Mike McManus talks to Margaret Laurence, the acclaimed Canadian author of "The Stone Angel", à Jest of God", and "The Diviners". She discusses her childhood, how she writes, symbolism, and finding one's home.
1976
25:00
Interview: Margaret LaurenceAbout this EpisodeMike McManus talks to Margaret Laurence, the acclaimed Canadian author of "The Stone Angel", à Jest of God", and "The Diviners". She discusses her childhood, how she writes, symbolism, and finding one's home. |
Award winning Newfoundland actor and writer Gordon Pinsent.
1976
25:00
Interview: Gordon PinsentAbout this EpisodeAward winning Newfoundland actor and writer Gordon Pinsent. |
Canadian-born Maureen Forrester, the world's most famous contralto, speaks candidly with host Mike McManus about her career and home life.
1976
24:57
Interview: Maureen ForresterAbout this EpisodeCanadian-born Maureen Forrester, the world's most famous contralto, speaks candidly with host Mike McManus about her career and home life. |
Novelist, poet, and critic, Margaret Atwood talks about her work and herself.
1976
25:01
Interview: Margaret AtwoodAbout this EpisodeNovelist, poet, and critic, Margaret Atwood talks about her work and herself. |
What does it take to be a government minister and a politician when a humanitarian disaster strikes?
3:56
Politics in the Time of DisasterAbout this EpisodeWhat does it take to be a government minister and a politician when a humanitarian disaster strikes? |
Mike McManus" guests are Herbert Quinn, professor of political science at Concordia University in Montreal, and Robert McKenzie, head of the Toronto "Star"'s Quebec City bureau. They discuss Quebec's history and culture.
25:00
Memories of DuplessisAbout this EpisodeMike McManus" guests are Herbert Quinn, professor of political science at Concordia University in Montreal, and Robert McKenzie, head of the Toronto "Star"'s Quebec City bureau. They discuss Quebec's history and culture. |
Mike McManus's guest, Dr. Helmut Ruebsaat, says that most middle-aged men go through emotional and physical changes that affect their health, careers, and private lives.
25:01
The Male Change of LifeAbout this EpisodeMike McManus's guest, Dr. Helmut Ruebsaat, says that most middle-aged men go through emotional and physical changes that affect their health, careers, and private lives. |
This is a portrait of Lister Sinclair (author/actor/producer) - his years with the CBC and some of his varied interests: music, anthropology and science.
28:50
Interview: Lister SinclairAbout this EpisodeThis is a portrait of Lister Sinclair (author/actor/producer) - his years with the CBC and some of his varied interests: music, anthropology and science. |
Edmonton publisher Mel Hurtig discusses the making of Canadian nationalism.
25:00
Interview: Mel HurtigAbout this EpisodeEdmonton publisher Mel Hurtig discusses the making of Canadian nationalism. |
Host Mike McManus is joined by guests Mary Lewis, Heather Macfarlane, and Jim De La Plante who discuss their days at Rochdale, the student college-cum-community in Toronto that folded in 1975.
25:00
The Rise and Fall of RochdaleAbout this EpisodeHost Mike McManus is joined by guests Mary Lewis, Heather Macfarlane, and Jim De La Plante who discuss their days at Rochdale, the student college-cum-community in Toronto that folded in 1975. |
Mike McManus talks with author, journalist, and activist June Callwood, who leads an extremely busy life.
28:49
Interview: June CallwoodAbout this EpisodeMike McManus talks with author, journalist, and activist June Callwood, who leads an extremely busy life. |
Col. Harland Sanders, founder of the Kentucky Fried Chicken empire, tells host Mike McManus about his life and the circumstances that led to his secret recipe being used in franchises around the world.
25:02
Col. SandersAbout this EpisodeCol. Harland Sanders, founder of the Kentucky Fried Chicken empire, tells host Mike McManus about his life and the circumstances that led to his secret recipe being used in franchises around the world. |
