On the Spot

• 1953 –1955
• •
• Ended

• Documentary

On the Spot was the first television series made specifically for TV by the National Film Board of Canada, and aired on CBC Television from 1953 to 1955. Each episode reported on a different aspect of life in Canada and was introduced with the line "The National Film Board’s up-to-the-minute report of what’s happening somewhere in Canada”. The series was originated by Bernard Devlin, with Robert Anderson as executive producer.

Created by

Bernard Devlin

Seasons

3

Episodes

66

First aired

Jan 1, 1953

Original language

English

Origin

Canada