TV Talent Scout

Country

Australia

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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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