| Genre | Talent show |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Bob Pollard |
| Starring |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Network | ATN-7 |
| First aired | 1957 |
| Last aired | 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
- ^ "Television Details". The Sydney Morning Herald. 1957-07-15. p. 5. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ^ "Surfer Seeks Fame on Television". The Sydney Morning Herald. 1957-08-20. p. 4. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ^ "Dancer Wins Heat in T.V. Quest". The Sydney Morning Herald. 1957-07-01. p. 12. Retrieved 2021-02-21.