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Sep 30, 1973 - "More Joy In Heaven" (Part 1). From the novel by Morley Callaghan. John Vernon stars as ex-convict Kip Caley. Caley is a notorious criminal who has been paroled, and has become a celebrity in the Toronto of the thirties. Also with Linda Goranson, Paul Bradley and Guy Sanvido.

Oct 7, 1973 - "More Joy In Heaven" (Part 2). Film version of Morley Cailaghan's novel about an ex-convict in the 30s.

Oct 14, 1973 - "Vicky." Written by Grahame Woods and starring Jackie Burroughs. This sequel to "12 1/2 cents" which ended with the murder of two children by their mother, Vicky, begins in a mental institution. The story is about her discharge and her attempts to adjust to living alone. Julia Amato plays a therapist. "Vicky" is a sequel to 12 1/2 Cents, a film drama by the same writer seen on CBC-TV several seasons ago.

Oct 21, 1973 - "A Bird In the House." By Margaret Laurence and starring Paul Harding and Louise Vallence. In a small town on the Canadian Prairies in the 1930s a family's life is changed forever when the hired girl says a bird which has flown into the house is an omen and someone in the house will die. Wendy Thatcher also stars.

Oct 28, 1973 - "Our Ms Hammond." By Joseph Schull and starring Michael Tait and Mia Anderson. In an attempt to escape from her sequestered existence, Marion Hammond (Anderson) becomes involved In an ill-fated affair with Hal Warren (Tait),

Nov 4, 1973 - "Welcome Stranger." Written by Kaino Thomas and starring Horst Bucholz as a Swiss surgeon who immigrates to Canada. His attempts to save the life of an accident victim fails. Because he has no licence to practice in Canada, he is in serious trouble. Also with Henry Beckman, Cec Linder and Dominic Hogan.

Nov 25, 1973 - "The Changling." By Tony Sheer. Neil Munroe stars as a shy introverted boy who finally turns to crime as the only way of "getting even" with the world.

Dec 2, 1973 - "Lighten My Darkness." By Charles Israel and starring Diana Leblanc, Robert Werner and Michael Reynolds. Difficulties result when a young wife, blind since birth, regains her sight through an operation.