TV Talent Scout

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TV Talent Scout
Genre Talent show
Presented byBob Pollard
Starring
  • Terry Wilkinson
  • Tommy Lane
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Original release
Network ATN-7
Release1957 (1957) –
1958 (1958)

TV Talent Scout was an early Australian television series, which aired circa 1957 to 1958 on Sydney station ATN-7. The series was hosted by Bob Pollard, [1] with other regulars including pianist Terry Wilkinson and organist Tommy Lane.

As the title suggests, it was a talent contest. For example, in one episode the performers were singer Keith McKeachie, singer Marcia Capelle (real name Mrs. W. Wiggins), singer and tap-dancer Ray Dowsett, and violinist Helen Quinn. [2] In another episode, the performers were comedian Pamela Hawken, singing act The Ross Brothers, singer Val Collet, and piano-accordionist Benny Saitta. [3]

Although kinescope recording existed during the run of the series, it is not known if any of the episodes are still extant.

References

  1. ↑ "Television Details". The Sydney Morning Herald . 15 July 1957. p. 5. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  2. ↑ "Surfer Seeks Fame on Television". The Sydney Morning Herald . 20 August 1957. p. 4. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  3. ↑ "Dancer Wins Heat in T.V. Quest". The Sydney Morning Herald . 1 July 1957. p. 12. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
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