''Ruzicka'' is a

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music variety television series which aired on

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in 1972.

Premise

This Edmonton-produced series featured dentist and musician Bob Ruzicka (later of '' Homemade Jam''). Guests seen during the series run included

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, John Allan Cameron,

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, Ann Mortifee,

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, and

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Scheduling

This half-hour series was broadcast Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. (Eastern time) from 12 January to 27 April 1972.

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ruzicka (Tv Series) CBC Television original programming 1972 Canadian television series debuts 1972 Canadian television series endings Mass media in Edmonton 1970s Canadian music television series