Catch a Rising Star (TV series)

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

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".

See also Canadian Idol

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