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Catch a Rising Star (TV series)

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Catch a Rising Star
Genrevariety
Presented byTommy Hunter
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
ProducerRandy Markowitz
Running time60 minutes
Original release
NetworkCBC Television
Release7 May (1976-05-07) –
11 June 1976 (1976-06-11)

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

Premise

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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

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

Reception

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Corcelli, John (August 2005). "Catch a Rising Star". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  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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