Almanac (Jonathian TV series)

Almanac is a Jonathian educational documentary television series produced by the JBC. The program, which has aired since 1990, is an educational television series, inspired by encyclopedias and a similar radio show, named Wonders of the World, that used to air on JBC Radio 1, before it's cancellation in 1987. Almanac airs two seasons each year during the period between March and May, and then September to November. Two episodes are released every week. Almanac premieres on JBC One, with repeats on both JBC Four and JBC Lifestyle.
In each episode, the program revolves around a certain topic or set of topics, ranging from history, science, the arts, people and biographies, and current affairs. Special episodes are also aired sometimes. The program is presented by a revolving set of presenters.
== History ==
The concept of Almanac was created after the cancellation of a radio show named Wonders of the World, that aired on JBC Radio 1 between 1984 and 1987. Travis Brousson, a freelance presenter for the JBC, heard about the program's cancellation, and became inspired by its premise. After a year of development, the JBC gave the greenlight for a series in 1990.
Production started in June of 1989. Brousson was brought on as host, as well as Bill Hanscombe, Ian Fetrick, and Lara Eberlin. Of the original hosts, only Hanscombe remains.
The program aired for the first time on March 25th, 1990, Brousson spoke the first words on the program, "Welcome, everyone, to Almanac, a television program about the world and it's many wonders." The original series received a considerable amount of viewers, leading Brousson to remark in a 2000 interview with The Jonathia Herald, "It was very interesting to see how many people wanted to find out what was really out there." The series' website was launched in 2001, featuring listings about things the show had covered.
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