Catch a Rising Star is a Canadian variety television series which aired on CBC Television in 1976.
| Catch a Rising Star | |
|---|---|
| Genre | variety |
| Presented by | Tommy Hunter |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Randy Markowitz |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Release | 7 May – 11 June 1976 |
Premise
editTommy 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
editThis hour-long series was broadcast on Fridays at 9:00 p.m. (Eastern) from 7 May to 11 June 1976.
Reception
editJoan Irwin of the Montreal Gazette blasted the series as an "inept series" and a "trashy offering".[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Corcelli, John (August 2005). "Catch a Rising Star". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
- ^ Irwin, Joan (14 June 1976). "Radio & TV: Last 'Rising Star' descended like meteor on hapless viewers". Montreal Gazette. p. 41. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
External links
edit- Allan, Blaine (1996). "Catch a Rising Star". Queen's University. Archived from the original on 1 June 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2010.