Country of origin Canada No. of seasons 1 Running time 60 minutes First episode date 7 May 1976 Network CBC Television Presented by Tommy Hunter Language English | Original language(s) English Producer(s) Randy Markowitz Original network CBC Television Final episode date 11 June 1976 Number of seasons 1 Genre Variety show | |
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.
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".
References
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