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Hugh downs, host of Today show (left), chats with Ontario Premier John Robarts on today's Toronto edition, which was seen in 211 U.S. cities. City of (...)
Hugh downs, host of Today show (left), chats with Ontario Premier John Robarts on today's Toronto edition, which was seen in 211 U.S. cities. City of (...)

Hugh downs, host of Today show (left), chats with Ontario Premier John Robarts on today's Toronto edition, which was seen in 211 U.S. cities. City of (...)

Date9/17/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Hugh downs, host of Today show (left), chats with Ontario Premier John Robarts on today's Toronto edition, which was seen in 211 U.S. cities. City of Toronto will contribute about $5,000 toward the cost of bringing the show here.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0076499F
Hugh Downs, host of the NBC TV show Today, with the Van Wart family which met him when he was broadcasting the show live from the Royal Canadian Yacht(...)
Hugh Downs, host of the NBC TV show Today, with the Van Wart family which met him when he was broadcasting the show live from the Royal Canadian Yacht(...)
9/17/1970
On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
1/12/1968
Registering at convention to choose his successor, Premier John Robarts chats with delegate Cecil Terry, right, of Levack, north of Sudbury, and Allan(...)
Registering at convention to choose his successor, Premier John Robarts chats with delegate Cecil Terry, right, of Levack, north of Sudbury, and Allan(...)
2/10/1971
Sylvan setting of Centre Island was the backdrop for the Today show when it was broadcast from outside the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. Hugh Downs, the (...)
Sylvan setting of Centre Island was the backdrop for the Today show when it was broadcast from outside the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. Hugh Downs, the (...)
9/17/1970
Robarts under ground. Premier John Robarts was on hand today to help Metro open the new east-west subway extensions. He called it a milestone in Toronto
Robarts under ground. Premier John Robarts was on hand today to help Metro open the new east-west subway extensions. He called it a milestone in Toronto
5/10/1966
Robarts and his cabinet hold their final meeting, Retiring premier John Robarts held his final cabinet meeting at Queen's Park today
Robarts and his cabinet hold their final meeting, Retiring premier John Robarts held his final cabinet meeting at Queen's Park today
2/18/1971
Now is the Time . .' Ontario's Premier John Robarts (left) is seen looking at the time with Prime Minister Diefenbaker at the Ontario Progressive Cons(...)
Now is the Time . .' Ontario's Premier John Robarts (left) is seen looking at the time with Prime Minister Diefenbaker at the Ontario Progressive Cons(...)
2/19/1963
Robin Robarts, meet Mr. Robarts. Robin Robarts, 10, daughter of Premier Robarts, meets her dad at lunchtime in Queen's Park today. Robin is a member o(...)
Robin Robarts, meet Mr. Robarts. Robin Robarts, 10, daughter of Premier Robarts, meets her dad at lunchtime in Queen's Park today. Robin is a member o(...)
5/30/1963
Giving Ontario's views, Premier John Robarts addresses the federal-provincial constitutional coference today
Giving Ontario's views, Premier John Robarts addresses the federal-provincial constitutional coference today
2/11/1969
It's business as usual today for Ontario Premier John Robarts as he enters Legislature followed by executive assitant Don Martyn. Responding to specul(...)
It's business as usual today for Ontario Premier John Robarts as he enters Legislature followed by executive assitant Don Martyn. Responding to specul(...)
11/13/1970
He's Retiring as Premier of Ontario, John Robarts tells a Queen's Park news conference at noon today
He's Retiring as Premier of Ontario, John Robarts tells a Queen's Park news conference at noon today
12/7/1970
Former premier John Robarts talks with Premier William Davis at a testimonial dinner for Robarts last night at the Royal York given by the City of Tor(...)
Former premier John Robarts talks with Premier William Davis at a testimonial dinner for Robarts last night at the Royal York given by the City of Tor(...)
6/14/1972