Caravan is a Canadian children's television series which aired on CBC Television from 1960 to 1962. Premise This bilingual series featured a set that resembled a two-ring circus and recorded before an audience of approximately 700. Ringmaster Monsieur Loyal (Guy Mauffette) presented various circus acts such as animals, lion tamers and trapeze performers. Two clowns (Guy L'Ecuyer, Giani Scarpi) were also series regulars. Production The Montreal-produced Caravan occasionally recorded episodes in other communities in Ontario, Quebec and in 1962 the Atlantic. Scheduling This hour-long series was broadcast on Fridays on CBC's English network at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) for three seasons, each from early July to September. On Radio-Canada, the French network, episodes were seen on Saturdays. References External links CBC Television original programming 1960s Canadian children's television series 1960 Canadian television series debuts 1962 Canadian television series endings Black-and-white Canadian television shows