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Eric Nicol satirizes government nuclear civil defence plans in this 1958 radio skit.

Humourist Max Ferguson satirizes nuclear civil defence and suggests funny ideas for coping with the nuclear threat.

Rice's musical career began as part of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Comedy Company on the battlefields of World War 1. His became the musical voice of our soldiers overseas with such popular recordings as "Dear Old Pal of Mine." Rice was on active duty in Ypres, Belgium when he composed the theme of this song. Includes samples of his songs.

This talented group of Canadian soldiers entertained the troops in the trenches from 1917 to 1918, and went on to enjoy national and international success as a highly popular vaudeville act until 1932.

A brief history of various forms of musical entertainment in Quebec, particularly in Montreal. Explores various styles of music, such as classical, religious, folk, and variety shows. The outbreak of the First World War and the prosperity it brought on the home front made sound recordings more accessible to the average Canadian.

Max Ferguson leads CBC satirical skit about nuclear war and fallout shelters.