John Lennon December 1969

Title: John & Yoko Interview In Toronto (CBC Weekend)
Type: TV Show
Filming Location: CBC TV Studios, Toronto, Canada
Filming Date: December 20th 1969
Broadcast Date: December 20th 1969
Country Of Broadcast: Canada
Duration: 10:57 Minutes
Quality: C-
Source: "The Beatles 1969 Vol 13 Four Knights In Moscow" (FAB Productions 2019)
Other Sources: "The Beatles Upgrades & Additions 1969" (BedHead Productions)

Notes: Following their encounter with Marshall McLuhan at the University of Toronto, John Lennon and Yoko Ono gave an interview to CBC-TV’s news and current affairs show CBC Weekend.

Lennon introduced the show, hosted by Lloyd Robertson, as "Peace Weekend". The other guest was Rabbi Abhraham Feinberg, who had previously sang in the chorus on "Give Peace A Chance".

CBC Weekend went out live from 10.15-11.15pm. The interview took place at the CBC Studio in Toronto.

The segment featuring Lennon began with legislator Russell Doern, via a linkup from Winnipeg, reading a letter from Manitoba`s
premier asking whether Lennon and Ono would visit in the new year to promote peace. Lennon described the offer as "beautiful"
and said he would definitely visit for the province`s 100th anniversary year, although he never did.

Lennon went on to explain why he chose Canada for this peace campaign. "I don`t want to be Mr and Mrs Dead Saint of 1970," he said.

Rabbi Feinberg was asked if the campaign was a waste of effort, but said it was worthwhile as "it`s intended to leap over the politicians and reach the people."