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In the Common Interest

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In the Common Interest
Genredocumentary
Presented byVincent Tovell
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
Running time15 minutes
Original release
NetworkCBC Television
Release6 February 1955 (1955-02-06) –
27 June 1956 (1956-06-27)

In the Common Interest is a Canadian documentary television series which aired on CBC Television from 1955 to 1956.

Premise

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Vincent Tovell, the United Nations correspondent for CBC, hosted this series featured the state of social development in various nations. The first season featured nations such as Ethiopia, Indonesia and Thailand. The second season included global development topics such as improvement in living standards, efforts to reduce malaria, and the work of the United Nations including UNICEF's activities to support women and their children in Asia. CBC produced In the Common Interest with support from the United Nations.[1]

Scheduling

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This 15-minute series was broadcast on various days and times from 6 February 1955 to 1 July 1956.

References

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  1. ^ Corcelli, John (February 2005). "In the Common Interest". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
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