TV Talent Scout

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.

TV Talent Scout
GenreTalent show
Presented byBob Pollard
Starring
  • Terry Wilkinson
  • Tommy Lane
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Release
Original networkATN-7
Original release1957 (1957) –
1958 (1958)

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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