The Way It Is (1967) is a news web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Way It Is online in HD.
The Way It Is — Storyline
"The Way It Is," a Sunday night one-hour show, aired from September 1967 to June 1969. Under the executive production of Ross McLean, following the success of similar CBC programs, it attracted up to 60 contributors, aiming to challenge viewers with compelling content. Hosted by John Saywell and Barbara Frum, who honed her interviewing style here, it featured Patrick Watson, Warren Davis, Percy Saltzman, Ken Lefolii, Peter Desbarats, and Moses Znaimer. Segment producers like Perry Rosemond and Peter Herrndorf worked on the show, which covered diverse topics via studio interviews, music, commentary, panels, and documentaries. While not pushing controversy, it contributed to national dialogue. Notable productions included documentaries on airline safety and Vietnam, setting a serious tone for its era. Its influence extended to later CBC shows like the fifth estate and The Journal.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: John Saywell, Barbara Frum, Patrick Watson, Warren Davis, Percy Saltzman, Ken Lefolii, Peter Desbarats, Moses Znaimer
The Way It Is — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1967-09-01 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 3 |
| Genre | News |
| Language | English |
| Status | Returning Series |
The Way It Is — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: 1 (1967-09-01) — "The Way It Is" covered diverse topics—interviews, music, commentary, panels, documentaries—without chasing controversy. While avoiding political uproar, it added to national disco
Season 2
- E1: Episode 1 (1968-09-01)
Season 3
- E1: Episode 1 (1969-09-01) — Moses Znaimer, with the help of Alex Trebek, introduces a February 1969 segment on The Way It Is about an upcoming conference of Canadian premiers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Way It Is have? 3 season(s) with 3 episodes.
Where can I watch The Way It Is? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
