| For twenty years, Peter Rolston entertained hundreds of people through his very popular children's shows on BCTV.
The first Pete's Place aired on July 19, 1965. Others were privileged to see or hear his act on cruise ships, exhibitions and festivals all over cities and towns in our western provinces. Others were entertained at children's birthday parties and adult parties. |  |
He also gave his time to make children laugh at BC Children's Hospital and the Variety Club Telethon. Those of us who grew up in the Lower Mainland remember fondly witnessing Peter's talent as a comedian, magician, and ventriloquist on local television programs
In 1960, the year BCTV was born as CHAN TV, Goeff Theobald, engaged Peter as a recurring novelty performer in Fun Fair our live Saturday kids' show. As a ventriloquist, he excelled in breathing life into otherwise inanimate objects, but he soon proved versatile enough as a performer to become a featured character on Side Show Planet Pals and finally, Pete Place.
From: http://ventriloquiallyyours.blogspot.com/2009/11/peter-ralston-deserves-star-on-bc-walk.html
Video: Lynne McNarama talks with ventriloquist Peter Rolston (and friends) about his life and career on the CBC Vancouver 1988 TV series THEN & NOW. Pete is especially remembered for his popular kids' series "Pete's Place."
| Peter Rolston 1988 interview
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