Catch_a_Rising_Star_(TV_series)

<i>Catch a Rising Star</i> (TV series)

Catch a Rising Star (TV series)

Canadian TV series or program

Catch a Rising Star is a Canadian variety television series which aired on CBC Television in 1976.

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Premise

Tommy Hunter hosted this series which introduced emerging Canadian performers. They were joined by professional guest artists such as Julie Amato, Dave Broadfoot, Dinah Christie, Jack Duffy, Barbara Hamilton, Juliette, Catherine McKinnon, Billy Van, Bill Walker and Al Waxman.[1]

Scheduling

This hour-long series was broadcast on Fridays at 9:00 p.m. (Eastern) from 7 May to 11 June 1976.

Reception

Joan Irwin of the Montreal Gazette blasted the series as an "inept series" and a "trashy offering".[2]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Corcelli, John (August 2005). "Catch a Rising Star". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  2. [2]
    Irwin, Joan (14 June 1976). "Radio & TV: Last 'Rising Star' descended like meteor on hapless viewers". Montreal Gazette. p. 41. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
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