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The Way It Is

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"The Way It Is," a Sunday night one-hour show, aired from September 1967 to June 1969. Under the executive production of Ross McLean, following the success of similar CBC programs, it attracted up to 60 contributors, aiming to challenge…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Sep 1, 1969

Cast

JS
John Saywell
Host
BFBarbara Frum
Barbara Frum
Co-Host
PWPatrick Watson
Patrick Watson
Co-Host
WD
Warren Davis
Co-Host
PS
Percy Saltzman
Co-Host
KL
Ken Lefolii
Co-Host
PD
Peter Desbarats
Co-Host
MZMoses Znaimer
Moses Znaimer
Co-Host

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The Way It Is — streaming FAQ

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The Way It Is isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Way It Is on Netflix?

No, The Way It Is is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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The Way It Is isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons does The Way It Is have?

The Way It Is has 3 seasons so far.

Are all episodes of The Way It Is out yet?

The 3 released seasons of The Way It Is are complete, but the show is still in production — a new season is expected.

Is there a Season 4 of The Way It Is?

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