On the Boardwalk with Paul Whiteman
| On the Boardwalk with Paul Whiteman | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | Paul Whiteman |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | May 30 – August 1, 1954 |
On the Boardwalk with Paul Whiteman is an American talent show that aired live on ABC on Sunday night from May 30, 1954, to August 1, 1954, hosted by Paul Whiteman.[1]
Overview
Telecast live from the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey,[2] the program featured eight young performers during the first half hour who were then rated by a panel of four show business people. The four performers who ranked highest would then return the following week to perform again after having a week of professional coaching.[3]
Production
Bernie Lowe was the musical director. The program was broadcast on Sundays from 8 to 9 p.m. Eastern Time.[3]
References
- ^ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 879. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
- ^ McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television: the Comprehensive Guide to Programming from 1948 to the Present (4th ed.). New York, New York: Penguin Books USA, Inc. p. 617. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8.
- ^ a b Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (1999). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present (7th ed.). New York: The Ballentine Publishing Group. p. 756. ISBN 0-345-42923-0.