Let's Go (1976 TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Let's Go |
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| Directed by | Aaron K. Johnston, Gene Packwood |
| Presented by | Janis Dunning |
| Theme music composer | Chad Allan and Robb Matheson |
| Composer(s) | Victor Davies |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 214 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Rod Webb |
| Producer(s) | Aaron K. Johnston, Gene Packwood |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Manipro Productions Moffat Communications |
| Release | |
| Original network | CTV |
| Original release | 1 September 1976 – 1 September 1987 |
Let's Go was a popular Canadian children's TV show. It was filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, at the CKY-TV studios. The show first aired on September 1, 1976, and continued until 1987. In total, 214 episodes were made.
About the Show
Let's Go was a fun and educational show for kids. Each episode lasted 30 minutes. It featured a host named Janis Dunning, who later appeared on another show called The Rockets.
Cast and Crew
The show had a changing group of five child actors. They performed skits and sang songs with Janis Dunning. Many talented people were part of Let's Go. Some of them became well-known later on.
- Scott Bairstow became an actor.
- Noam Gonick became a film director.
- Kelly Hughes is now known for his bookstore, Aqua Books.
Music and Songs
Music was a big part of Let's Go. Victor Davies wrote over 600 songs for this show and The Rockets. The main theme song was co-written and performed by Chad Allan. The songs were recorded first, then the cast would lipsync them during the show.
Where it Aired
Let's Go was broadcast across Canada. You could watch it on the CTV and ATV channels.
