[1] It was a weekend companion to the network's weekday overnight show Brave New Waves,[2] and aspired to revive the freeform style and creative experimentation associated with rock radio stations in the 1960s and 1970s.
[3] Ralph Benmergui succeeded him, and was in turn followed by David Wisdom, who hosted the program from 1987 until the end of its run.
[1] During the early years with hosts Robinson and Benmergui the show was produced from CBC Winnipeg by Ross Porter.
[3] When David Wisdom took over the hosting duties in 1987, the show moved to CBC Vancouver and was produced by Susan Englebert.
Regular features of the show during Wisdom's tenure included: Grant Lawrence, now one of the hosts on CBC Radio 3, began his association with the CBC as a contributor to Night Lines, calling the show to share stories about life on tour with his band The Smugglers.