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North America: Growth of a Continent

North America: Growth of a Continent

Description: North America: Growth of a Continent was an educational television show which was produced and broadcast by TVOntario in 1980–81. The series was narrated by Gordon Pinsent. Wikipedia
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 1980
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 13
First episode air date: 1980
Network: TVOntario
Narrated By: Gordon Pinsent
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