TV Talent Scout
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- Australia
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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.
How it feels
This is an early Australian TV talent show from the 1950s. Host Bob Pollard introduced a variety of amateur performers like singers and dancers each episode.
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What happens
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, 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. In another episode, the performers were comedian Pamela Hawken, singing act The Ross Brothers, singer Val Collet, and piano-accordionist Benny Saitta. Although kinescope recording existed during the run of the series, it is not known if any of the episodes are still extant. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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