The Family Circle


The Family Circle was a Canadian documentary television series which aired on CBC Television in 1957.

Premise

This series concerned the lives of children, using productions from Crawley Films, the National Film Board of Canada and United World Films. Polly MacKay-Smith hosted the films which were accompanied by a panel discussion involving teachers and parents.

Scheduling

This half-hour series was broadcast on Sundays at 3:00 p.m. from 7 April to 9 June 1957.

Episodes

  • 7 April 1957: this episode argues the emotional requirements of children as they develop
  • 14 April 1957: this episode featured the development patterns and playing behaviour of children 15 and under
  • 21 April 1957: "The Terrible Twos and Trusting Threes"
  • 28 April 1957: "The Frustrating Fours and Fascinating Fives"
  • 5 May 1957: "From Sociable Six to Noisy Nines"
  • 12 May 1957: "Why Won't Tommy Eat?"
  • 19 May 1957: "From Ten To Twelve"
  • 26 May 1957: "The Teens"
  • 2 June 1957: "Shyness"
  • 9 June 1957: "Family Circles" - this episode features the relationship between school and home and its effect on child development