The Diane Stapley Show


The Diane Stapley Show is a Canadian music variety television series which aired on CBC Television in 1976.

Premise

This Winnipeg-produced series featured singer Diane Stapley who previously appeared in various CBC productions. She performed most selections on the program, generally of the theatrical, torch and Middle of [the road (music)|MOR] genres. Dave Shaw led the 16-member series house band. Visiting artists included Leon Bibb, Dinah Christie, Tom Gallant, Gordon Pinsent and Dean Regan.
The initial run of 13 episodes was videotaped in mid-1975. The show design was altered after the eight episode was produced due to a change of leadership in CBC's Variety department. The series introduction was delayed to January 1976, accompanied by a national promotional tour by Stapley. The series was given a final second season for late 1976.

Scheduling

This series was broadcast on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. from 22 January to 27 May 1976, then from 24 September to 31 December 1976.