CBUT Sign-On (1989)

Recovered from another account, here is the full sign-on for CBC British Columbia (CBUT) from 1989, although the graphics suggest this was first used around 1985 or 1986.

[@RobynHanson]

Wow... I remember waking up to this as a kid in 1987. I used to be so fascinated by all the towns flying to their places on the map... I still remember "Bella Coola, Bella Bella...... Elsa Keno Mayo Faro...." I never thought I'd see this again. It totally brings me back to the Expo years!

[@kevmichael2064]

I received cbut on channel 2 via TVDX E-Skip in San Pedro, California... Wiped out Kcbs-tv in Los Angeles... The sign on is very cool!!!!.... Now via the net I now can get this clear from anywhere!!!!

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

I bet through IPTV! I discovered this recently. Nice what is available out there.

[@crywalkr]

The mere mention of Cassiar makes this video worth posting as a piece of history. Where Iive in BC, we had a CBC affiliate station for many years, so it's only recently that CBUT was available on cable in my community. Our former CBC affiliate station switched affiliations to another network.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

Had to look up Cassiar and find out what happened here. Sad the way these towns only happen because a job happen to be in place.

[@fanotv]

Expo Centre opened in May 1985, so it was likely produced shortly after that. The graphics seem older though......

[@HyperRoboTenguris1984]

I remembered this as a young kid as well. Never forgot about this sign-on. Thank you for post this memory refresher.

[@denelson83]

I certainly remember this sign-on from my childhood.

[@JasonDelarosa2000]

This sign on goes perfect with toasted chocolate chip waffles in cinnamon and syrup. (The cinnamon and syrup mixed always remind me of all the "rugged terrain" these areas must have)

[@camfrazer3825]

The female announcer's voice sounds so familiar! Is she the same woman that did the Knowledge Network sign-off/on message?

[@BendawgLJ]

You may be thinking of the one that is referenced as a related video - it is from January 1998 and beautiful.

[@chris10468]

and Washington in Seattle and Spokane areas

[@WestWash97]

What's the instrumental piece from 1:17 to 4:21?

[@BBC600]

WestWash97 I wonder too? That tune is awesome

[@inversion66]

It's probably from a music library LP or CD of the era.

[@MisterPolitical1]

It was launched in 1986

[@monsterbroe2553]

Does anybody know the name of the song playing during the sign on?

[@KosanChim1982]

It's a saxophone.

[@erickpaolod.santos3719]

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