TV Talent Scout

TV Talent Scout
Genre	Talent show
Presented by	Bob Pollard
Starring	Terry Wilkinson Tommy Lane
Country of origin	Australia
Original language	English
Original release
Network	ATN-7
Release	1957 (1957) – 1958 (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

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.

External links

• TV Talent Scout at IMDb