Underplayed Gems

Hi Summer (1977)

Hi Summer poster
Country
United Kingdom
Length
1 season, 8 episodes
Rating
8.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
The 3D catalogue: film cases on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A travelling British variety show from 1977. It features sketches, comedy, and musical numbers performed by a cast of entertainers at various UK locations.

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What happens

Hi Summer is a British television variety show made by London Weekend Television and shown on UK television in 1977 by ITV, the oldest commercial network in the UK. A total of eight episodes were made and featured a cast that included Leslie Crowther, Lena Zavaroni, Carl Wayne, Pearly Gates, Anna Dawson, Derek Griffiths, Chris Quinten and Stephanie Lawrence. This travelling variety show featured sketches, topical comedy and musical numbers that were recorded both in studio and on location (Stratford upon Avon, Crystal Palace, Knebworth House among others). The theme tune was composed by Lynsey de Paul, and sung by Carl Wayne and was released as a single in 1977 as well as later that year on the album TV Themes (A Selection Of Top Television Series). De Paul's theme was later re-used on commercials for TV Times. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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