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Cartoon Storybook
Genre children's
Presented by Ross Snetsinger
Country of origin Canada
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
Production
Running time 15 minutes
Release
Original network CBC Television
Original release 7 April (1959-04-07) – 30 June 1959 (1959-06-30)

Cartoon Storybook was a fun Canadian children's TV show. It aired on CBC Television in 1959. This short program brought animated stories to young viewers.

What Was Cartoon Storybook About?

The main idea of Cartoon Storybook was to show animated films from Europe. These cartoons were often new and exciting for Canadian kids to see.

The show had a friendly host named Ross Snetsinger. He wasn't alone! Ross had a special co-host, a hand puppet named Foster. Together, they introduced each animated story.

When Did Cartoon Storybook Air?

Cartoon Storybook was a quick 15-minute show. It usually aired on Tuesdays. The time was 4:45 PM Eastern.

The very first episode was shown on April 7, 1959. The series ran for a few months. The last regular episode aired on June 23, 1959. There was one final episode on June 30, 1959, which aired a bit later at 5:15 PM.

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