Talent Scouts (1948–1958)

A popular radio personality in the 1940's brought his variety talent contest show to television that continued into the 1950's.

Stars:

Arthur Godfrey, Archie Bleyer, Jerry Bresler

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Arthur Godfrey	...	Himself - Host (2 episodes, 1949-1956)

Storyline

Arthur Godfrey introduced a variety of talent to televison. He had a certain folksy warmth, dry wit, and an easygoing manner that was one of the main attractions to the show. He had a strong audience that followed him several years. When he gave commercials personally, it was in a laid-back manner and non-traditional in tone and manner of deliverance. He could have a certain irreverence about subjects that would crop up on his show and never seemed to hold back his true feelings. Behind the scenes he had constant troubles with his cast and staff which caused a lot of speculation in the newspapers. Some of the talent on the show went on to becoming well known. The McGuire Sisters were an example.

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Plot Keywords:

talent | variety

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 December 1948 (USA)

Also Known As:

Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Did You Know?

Trivia

Connie Francis made her first national appearance on thie show at the age of 12 singing "Daddy's Little Girl". She remained on the novelty show playing an accordian, singing and acting until she signed a contract with M-G-M in the late-'50s.

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Connections

Referenced in Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981)

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