Harry Forbes - Magic Shadows theme song

Here's an uncut recording of the dreamy MAGIC SHADOWS theme song, synced to the intro. Note that you never got to hear the bit at the end as they would fade into Elwy Yost's greeting.

[@NicholasMew]

I miss the days of watching this show with my Dad. Some truly great movies we enjoyed together.

[@michaelsims1160]

Worst programming decision TVO ever made cancelling Saturday Night at the Movies.

[@Mr.chickensoup]

I met Elwey Yost at TV Ontario open house in Toronto in 1994. Wow so long ago. He was exactly the same in person as he was on T.V. wow. A real joy.😊

[@KannibalKrunch]

I was there too, but was too shy to go up to meet him.

[@Julius_Paul]

Elwy Yost was the best host in the history of cinema with his innate skill of pulling out the most accurate and genuine personalities of the stars he interviewed!

[@monkeybass01]

Elwy Yost was a great host, full of joy and very knowledgeable, I'm glad Magic Shadows happened when it did, great memories! 🙂

[@MrKaywyn]

The opening credits are astounding. Stunning animation matched with a gorgeous song.

[@connorgb6395]

And here I thought a high-quality rendition of this song was lost to history; this is so amazing to hear! Thanks for posting this, you’ve done it again!

[@briank.8925]

The station ID Is awesome too. How else would I hear of all these On towns living in Buffalo.

[@toddclayton]

Every time I see something written by Graham Yost I just think his Dad must be so proud. Wherever he may be, he's still watching movies. (Even as a child, too young to get the B&W movies he showed, the song is burned in my brain, as well as Elwy sitting in a comfy chair)

[@Mr.chickensoup]

I love this intro, its creepy and weird. I love magic shadows as a kid, all those old films.

[@skeeterhmcr]

The tentacle head gave me the heebie jeebies when I was a kid.

[@andrewm3561]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I have been searching for years for this, but out of mind and you forget... Well for some reason I thought of it again tonight, and you provided.... THANK YOU sooooo very much for bringing back some great memories. LOVE, PEACE and much RESPECT from a guy in OTTAWA Canada. Cheers, you just made my day.

[@daves1249]

Ahhhh the memories. Thank you! To bad there isn't a place to watch Elwy's interviews anymore.

[@tracymurray6840]

Thank you, thank you, I have been a fan of yours on RUclips for many years and I just subscribed to your newsletter, I have never heard of Magic Shadows before nor seen Elwy Yost's other shows as I have never lived in Ontario ( though I was born there), I love that you are bringing back memories of Canadian television past, including shows and commercials I have never seen before, please keep up the good work.

[@DerUfo]

Thank you for this lovely posting... i deeply appreciate it

[@haazz6979]

loved this show. and that song. How they didn't get sued by the Beatles, I don't know.

[@glencochrane901]

Loved this show in the '70s.

[@andrewm3561]

Subscribed and I posted to all my family/friends that would love to keep seeing your content... How your getting all these great past footage is not important... The fact that you are getting it though is, if that makes sense? Cheers to the old Canada that we all LOVED, Cherished, and Respected. Again thank you Retrontario, your the best!

[@Koshka42]

Thank you for putting this up!

[@redcoat4ever323]

Love this

[@tardis11111]

Does anyone know the name of the guy who was the 'voice' of TVO when it started? I think he used to host a call-in show too...

[@Retrontario]

John de Lazzer

[@tardis11111]

@@Retrontario Thanks! I've wondered about that for a while...