Mantovani (TV series)

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Mantovani
Starring Mantovani
John Conte
Country of originUnited States
Production
Running time30 minutes
Original release
Network Syndication (NTA Film Network)
ReleaseJanuary 1959 (1959-01) –
1959 (1959)

Mantovani is an American television series which aired in NTA Film Network syndication during 1959.

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Overview

It was an easy-listening musical program [1] featuring British orchestra leader Annunzio Paolo Mantovani and his 46-piece orchestra, and hosted by John Conte. Guest stars included Vic Damone, Connie Francis, Dorothy Collins, [2] Joni James, and the Hi-Los. [3]

In Newark, New Jersey, radio station WNTA simulcast the audio of the broadcast on WNTA-TV and encouraged listeners to tune in both with receivers about eight feet apart and against a wall to creat a "maximum hi-fi effect". [3]

Production

Recorded by Towers of London, [1] the series was produced in England during 1958 and 1959, but was distributed to local stations across the United States. 39 episodes were filmed for National Telefilm Associates. [2]

In 2019, Filmrise offered 20 restored episodes of Mantovani on their free streaming service.

References

  1. 1 2 Erickson, Hal (October 9, 2024). Syndicated Television: The First Forty Years, 1947-1987. McFarland. p. 79. ISBN   978-1-4766-1381-9 . Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Brooks, Tim & Marsh, Earle (1964). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network TV Shows (3rd ed.). New York: Ballantine. ISBN   0-345-31864-1
  3. 1 2 Bundy, June (April 17, 1961). "Vox Jox". Billboard. p. 40. Retrieved February 4, 2025.


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