W.O. Mitchell

W.O. Mitchell

William Ormond Mitchell, PC OC (March 13, 1914 – February 25, 1998) was a Canadian writer and broadcaster. His "best-loved" novel is Who Has Seen the Wind (1947), which portrays life on the Canadian Prairies from the point of view of a small boy and sold almost a million copies in Canada. As a broadcaster, he is known for his radio series Jake and the Kid, which aired on CBC Radio between 1950 and 1956 and was also about life on the Prairies.

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  • Known For : Writing
  • Birthday : 1914-03-13
  • Place of Birth : Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
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W.O. Mitchell Movies

  • 1980
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    Darts in the Dark: An Introduction to W.O. Mitchell
    Darts in the Dark: An Introduction to W.O. Mitchell

    1 1980 HD

    Canadian author, humorist and storyteller W.O. Mitchell talks about his career as a writer and performer. Known for his witty radio and television...

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  • 1977
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    Who Has Seen the Wind
    Who Has Seen the Wind

    7.2 1977 HD

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  • 1957
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    Fires of Envy
    Fires of Envy

    1 1957 HD

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  • 1963
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    Telescope
    Telescope

    6 1963 HD

    Telescope is a Canadian documentary series which aired on CBC Television between 1963 and 1973. The series was hosted by Fletcher Markle, which...

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  • 1970
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    Telescope
    Telescope

    1 1970 HD

    Folio, a precursor to CBC's renowned fine-arts series Festival, aired for four years starting in 1956. The series showcased original dramas, music...

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  • 1970
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    Telescope
    Telescope

    1 1970 HD

    Life in Crocus as seen through the eyes of a young lad, Ben, and his friend Jake. Jake and the Kid is a Canadian television drama series, which...

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