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Post by williammcgregor on Sept 8, 2019 8:28:14 GMT
Dear All
The Thread Title is now Another 40 Pop Shows Missing?
No 29 Star Parade ATV 21/9/80 ABBA 2 hours
ATV Sunday 21st September 1980 11.15pm - 1.15 am
Star Parade was an elaborate music show which was filmed in different venues across Germany. Original network ZDF.
Each show was broadcast for approximately 90 minutes and showcased different music and short interviews with the artists.
It featured international artists too, such as ABBA (and T Rex in another episode.)
In 1979 Scottish Television acquired the UK rights to the series. STV repackaged Star Parade, removing the German compere
and adding new English continuity. Each episode was 60 minutes long. They were screened from 1979-1985 by each of the
15 ITV companies.
On 19 August 2013 ZDFKultur Channel in Germany, started to re broadcast the Starparade series.
ABBA appeared in 2 episodes
Episode 26 16.05.1974 ABBA, Gigliola Cinquetti
Episode 42 11.05.1978 ABBA, The Carpenters, Ireen Sheer
an extract from Episode 42 can be seen using the search term
ABBA "EAGLE/THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC" (STARPARADE,ZDF
1978 Star Parade, AIRED May 11th 1978, & recorded the day before
There is probably an extract from Episode 26 on there as well.
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Post by williammcgregor on Sept 8, 2019 8:34:41 GMT
But are you sure williammcgregor because in you post you state next to the programme listing "( no holding ) which to me indicates that it is acknowledged in their listings but they do not hold a copy." Hi Nigel, It is the Series On The Road that exists at the BFI, with 3 episodes held and 2 not currently shown as being held, which is why the thread title total has been reduced. It is the same as Thirsty Boots, This And That and others, where only one has been located, yet other episodes of that Series remain missing. If an episode or clip is located for a series, which we are not sure exists, then something of the Series has been found and now known to exist. This thread is designed to locate something of a pop show, be it a one-off special or a series. Cheers |
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Post by christian bews on Sept 9, 2019 20:02:41 GMT
Dear All The Thread Title is now Another 40 Pop Shows Missing? No 29 Star Parade ATV 21/9/80 ABBA 2 hours ATV Sunday 21st September 1980 11.15pm - 1.15 am Star Parade was an elaborate music show which was filmed in different venues across Germany. Original network ZDF. Each show was broadcast for approximately 90 minutes and showcased different music and short interviews with the artists. It featured international artists too, such as ABBA (and T Rex in another episode.) In 1979 Scottish Television acquired the UK rights to the series. STV repackaged Star Parade, removing the German compere and adding new English continuity. Each episode was 60 minutes long. They were screened from 1979-1985 by each of the 15 ITV companies. On 19 August 2013 ZDFKultur Channel in Germany, started to re broadcast the Starparade series. ABBA appeared in 2 episodes Episode 26 16.05.1974 ABBA, Gigliola Cinquetti Episode 42 11.05.1978 ABBA, The Carpenters, Ireen Sheer an extract from Episode 42 can be seen using the search term ABBA "EAGLE/THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC" (STARPARADE,ZDF 1978 Star Parade, AIRED May 11th 1978, & recorded the day before There is probably an extract from Episode 26 on there as well. i have seen some continuity and clips for STV's way of putting together 'star parade' to the UK.in one clip STV always puts the original opening with a STV announcer speaking in english dubbing over the german dialogue on who's on the programme & as billed on TVtimes it was never credited as a 'scottish television production'the only billings for 'star parade' was i think more music,comedy and entertainment,the names of the guests & that's it. & at the end,every edition was credited on-screen as a STV presentation.it was german and if everyone was staying up to watch this in england its viewers claimed it was made in scotland but it is'nt!i remembered speaking to tony currie about the STV version like you said william who i think was one of the announcers on the UK version & said the repackaging may consists of a specially-designed logo by STV's graphics department & he & paul coia(who announced for STV at the time) would only introduce at the beginning & before and after the adverts. |
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Post by williammcgregor on Sept 9, 2019 21:02:45 GMT
Dear All
No 30 Star Rider Thames Television 30 June 1977 Steve Hillage Hyde Park 1976
Star Rider was a 13 - part concert series directed by Lindsey Clennell.
Lindsey lives in New York and has been contacted to ask if he could say if Star Rider was a Thames Television Production
or an independent made series. Lindsey has been very kind and informative and has agreed to let his replies be
posted on the forum...
It was independently produced for the record company, Virgin I think, who possibly gave the shows away, as record companies did with music videos, to promote record sales. Steve Hillage was in Hyde Park, Be Bop Delux in a theater I think. Most likely the mobile video facilities company was Trillion. They would have handled the edit as well. So most likely they would have held the master edit - copies would be sent for transmission by Thames and possibly others.
I hope this is of some help,
Very best regards,
Lindsey
Lindsey Clennell
I have no problem with you and others using my information regarding past productions.
I hope all goes well with your project
Very best regards,
Lindsey
Lindsey Clennell
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Post by markdixon on Sept 10, 2019 17:57:51 GMT
I’ve found out a bit more about ‘Star Rider’. I've looked at listings and it seems there were only 7 episodes. Apparently, the edition featuring Be Bop Deluxe (14th April 1977) exists on VHS. The band’s guitarist, Bill Nelson, has a poor-quality copy of this. I saw this mentioned in a thread on the forum of www.billnelsonmusic.comI also found out that Eddie and the Hot Rods appeared on an episode of ‘Star Rider’. This was recorded at the Rainbow Theatre, London, in early 1977 and it was broadcast on 12 July 1977. A few years ago, Cherry Red Records released a CD/DVD pack by Eddie and the Hot Rods called “Live at The Rainbow 1977”. The film on the DVD was shot in March 1977 and it is mentioned on Lindsey Clennell’s website. I think it’s very likely that the DVD contains an extended cut of the ‘Star Rider’ episode. A couple of segments are on Youtube. The episode featuring Kevin Coyne (21 April 1977) is on YouTube under the title 'An Evening with Kevin Coyne (and Andy Summers)'. The audio for the Streetwalkers episode (26 July 1977) can be heard at http://www.familybandstand.com |
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Post by williammcgregor on Sept 11, 2019 13:58:17 GMT
Here is a more in-depth study on 07 Disc Break ATV 24 June - 27 October 1959, 20 episodes, or were there more? as far as we know, all episodes were shown by Associated-Rediffusion, ATV Midlands, Granada North, but not Southern? There are some episodes where the recording artists are not known, wonder if we can find out who they were? Wednesday 24 June 11.00 - 11.30 (first edition) Hosted by Jack Parnell, David Whitfield The Jazz Couriers Jo Shelton Wednesday 1 July ? Wednesday 8 July ? Wednesday 15 July 11.00 - 11.27pm Anne Shelton Ronnie Hilton Sheila Buxton Tony Osborne, Diz Dizley's String Quintet Wednesday 22 July ? Wednesday 29 July Jack Parnell introduces personalities of the record world including Cliff Richard & The Drifters, Lita Roza It is unknown which tracks Cliff Richard & The Drifters did, at the time, in July 1959, they had 2 releases A: Living Doll B: Apron Strings; A1Donna; A2; Move It; A3; Ready Teddy; B1 Too Much; B2 Don't Bug Me Baby wonder if anyone can find out which numbers they did do? Wednesday 5 August ? Wednesday 12 August Wednesday 19 August ? 11.00 -11.27pm Jack Parnell introduces personalities of the record world. Designed by Eric Shedden, Produced by Peter Glover An ATV Network Production Wednesday 26 August ? 11.00 - 11.30pm A weekly programme of gramaphone records in which Jack Parnell introduces personalities of the record world. Designed by Trevor Patterson Produced by Peter Glover Wednesday 2 September ? Hosted by Jimmy Henney, Eddie Hickey and ? Wednesday 9 September Russ Conway, Steve Arlen, The Jones Boys, Ian Menzies and the Clyde Valley Stompers Tuesday 15 September Russ Hamilton - Sing Sing Sing Smile Smile Smile Lita Roza Dickie Pride It is unknown which numbers Dickie Pride did, but at the time he had 2 singles issued... A: Fabulous Cure B: Midnight Oil June 1959; A: Primrose Lane B: Frantic September 1959 wonder if anyone can pin down which numbers he did do? According to his contemporaries Dickie Pride was something else, as mentioned by Marty Wilde, Georgie Fame, Vince Eager, Duffy Power, in the following documentary about Dickie, which is well worth watching, at 29.16 minutes Dickie Pride Documentary Dickie Pride Documentary Jukebox Heroes Documentary called Pride without Prejudice on Shakin Dicky Pride the sheik of shake . Saturday 19 September 23.00 -23.15 pm This edition was transmitted by ATV London At this time, we do not know who was on this edition, which was only 15 minutes long! Tuesday 22 September 11.00 - 11.30 A weekly programme of gramaphone records in which Jimmy Henney introduces personalities of the record world. With Lonnie Donegan Dick Francis, Dick Jordan, Mick Mulligan's Band Designed by Lewis Logan Produced by Colin Clews. Tuesday 29 September 11.00 -11.30pm Hosted by Jack Parnell Dickie Valentine, Tony Raymond - Broken Hearted Melody The following website says Johnny Kidd and The Pirates appeared on Disc Break in September 1959 Johnny Kidd - Timeline 1959 Johnny Kidd - Timeline 1959 The best UK pre-Beatles Rock 'n' Rollers, whose leader penned the classic 'Shakin' All Over'. Includes band biog... www.adiebarrett.co.uk/johnnykidd/timeline/timeline-1959.htmWonder if we can pin down which week in September, Johnny Kidd and The Pirates were on? At the time, they only had the one single out, A:Please Don't Touch B:Growl 8 May 1959 Here is Growl, it is very good! Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Growl Growl by Johnny Kidd & The Pirates from the album 100 Greatest Rockabilly Hits Released 2010-04-23 on AudioSonic... Tuesday 6 October Denis Lotis, Ray Ellington, Eddie Hickey - Lady May, Ray Sone - Jenny (Sone is an actor turned singer). Tuesday 13 October Eddie Calvert, Al Saxon, David Macbeth, Humphrey Lyttelton Tuesday 20 October Jack Parnell picks the discs, Ray Ellington and ? Tuesday 27 October The Beverley Sisters, Marion Ryan, Adam Faith, Jerry Lordan Anyone know which singles Adam Faith and Jerry Lordan had out at this time? |
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Post by ashleywood on Sept 12, 2019 13:02:25 GMT
Kidd seems to have appeared on Disc Break on July 8th 1959. He was apparently accompanied by two of the Pirates, Alan Caddy and Tony Doherty.
I can find no evidence he appeared in September 1959 - this date seems to stem from an error in NME Lifelines column which a year or so later gave his TV debut as Sept 59.
As his Please Don't Touch follow up didn't come out till late Nov / early December 1959 I do not believe he appeared on the show in September - he had no record to promote. It would certainly seem highly unlikely and I can find no contemporary report that he did appear in September 1959 other than the later NME Lifelines which I have to assume is a mistake that gained credence through repetition.
The July 8th date I gave comes from NME a week or two before the broadcast. Some written material states that he appeared on Record Round-Up on that July 8th date but a look through TV listings shows otherwise.
I have some more artist appearance dates for the show but not handy I'm afraid. It would seem likely that the A-side of the current / newest release would be played. I think (but can't say 100%) that performances were mimed rather than live. The story told about Kidd and The Pirates is that the whole 7 piece group couldn't be accommodated in the studio so only Kidd, Caddy and Doherty got to appear.
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Post by ashleywood on Sept 12, 2019 13:06:14 GMT
re October 27th 1959
Jerry Lordan's current release was I'll Stay Single and Faith had What Do You Want? out.
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Post by ashleywood on Sept 12, 2019 22:46:45 GMT
Disc Break 1959 (all taken from from NME) songs given in brackets where known. I believe the artists all mimed to records.
NOTE - No mention of a show on 19th September on ATV London. There was a party political broadcast at 10pm followed by a film at 10.20pm. No mention of Disc Break in that day's Daily Mirror.
This contradicts William's info above but appears solid. What was your source for that one William ?
24 June - Marty Wilde, David Whitfield, Bert Weedon, Glen Mason, Frank Chacksfield, Jo Sheldon, The Jazz Couriers
1 July - NME first reported as - Dickie Valentine, lita Roza, Tony Osbourne, Norrie Paramor, Eddie Calvert. Tony Brent, Alan Clare Trio (Brent and Calvert initially announced but shifted to 8th July), Ruby Murray.
Cast subsequently changed to - Ruby Murray, Don Lang, Joanne Scoon, Dickie Valentine, Norrie Paramor, Alan Clare Trio
8 July - Lonnie Donegan, Petula Clark (orig. booked for 15th), Valerie Masters, Frank Cordell, Eddie Calvert, Acker Bilk, Tony Brent, Johnny Kidd (Please Don't Touch).
(Donegan or whole show pre-recorded 5th). Kidd appeared with only two of his Pirates apparently - Alan Caddy and Tony Doherty who were lead and rhythm guitar respectively.
15 July (rec.12th) - Jackie Dennis, Tony Osborne. (Petula Clark originally announced for this week but moved to 8th July). Perhaps Dennis moved to 22nd as per the following
FROM WILLIAM"S NOTE ABOVE confirmed via Daily Mirror - Anne Shelton Ronnie Hilton Sheila Buxton Tony Osborne, Diz Dizley's String Quintet
22 July - Ronnie Carroll, The Lana Sisters, Jackie Dennis, Duffy Power, Ray Ellington and Mick Mulligan
29 July - Cliff Richard (Living Doll). Lita Roza, Valerie Masters. Johnny Lee, The Raindrops, The Jazzmakers and George Melachrino - also Ronnie Ross (he may have been a member of The Jazzmakers?)
5 August - Don Lang, Al Saxon, Johnny Gentle, Rose Brennan, Pat Dodd, The Bert Courtley Jazz Quartet
12 August - Russ Hamilton, Joe Henderson, Betty Miller,
19 August - Ronnie Carroll, Lorie Mann, Bobbie Britton, The Polka Dots, Malcolm Lockyer
26 August - Craig Douglas, Glen Mason, Derry Hart, Anne Shelton, Cleo Laine, The Jazz Committee
2 September - Adam Faith, John Barry Seven, Edna Savage, Monty Babson, Max Geldray, Lorne Lesley
9 September - Russ Conway (Tea Break), The Jones Boys, Steve Arlen, Ian Menzies with the Clyde Valley Stompers
After today show moves to Tuesdays
15 September - Russ Hamilton, Sylvia Sands, Lita Rosa, Adam Faith, Dickie Pride
22 September - Lonnie Donegan, Dick Francis, Dick Jordan, Mick Mulligans Band
29 September - Dickie Valentine, Tony Raymond, Ken Morris, Carmen Dragon
6 October - Cliff Richard (Travelling Light), Miki and Griff, Malcolm Vaughan, Dennis Lotis, Humphrey Lyttelton, Roy Sone.
Ray Ellington was originally scheduled but couldn’t take part in the end. He re-booked for 20th. Show apparently recorded Monday so Cliff could take part unless that was just his segment ?
William also has Eddie Hickey listed above.
13 October - Desmond Lane, Dorothy Squires (mentioned as booked for 11th which presumably was recording date but may not have appeared in the show in the end), Eddie Calvert, Lorne Lesley, David Macbeth, Al Saxon, Roy Castle
20 October - Ray Ellington Quartet (Corrina), Allan Bruce, Emile Ford, The Avons, Chas Mcdevitt,
27 October - Adam Faith, The Beverley Sisters, Jerry Lordan, Michael Holliday, Marion Ryan, The Tubby Hayes Quartet,
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Post by ashleywood on Sept 12, 2019 22:48:49 GMT
I'm not convinced Adam Faith would have appeared on the 2 September and 15th September but no further info on that.
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Post by williammcgregor on Sept 15, 2019 11:14:28 GMT
Disc Break 1959 (all taken from from NME) songs given in brackets where known. I believe the artists all mimed to records. NOTE - No mention of a show on 19th September on ATV London. There was a party political broadcast at 10pm followed by a film at 10.20pm. No mention of Disc Break in that day's Daily Mirror. This contradicts William's info above but appears solid. What was your source for that one William ? 24 June - Marty Wilde, David Whitfield, Bert Weedon, Glen Mason, Frank Chacksfield, Jo Sheldon, The Jazz Couriers 1 July - NME first reported as - Dickie Valentine, lita Roza, Tony Osbourne, Norrie Paramor, Eddie Calvert. Tony Brent, Alan Clare Trio (Brent and Calvert initially announced but shifted to 8th July), Ruby Murray. Cast subsequently changed to - Ruby Murray, Don Lang, Joanne Scoon, Dickie Valentine, Norrie Paramor, Alan Clare Trio 8 July - Lonnie Donegan, Petula Clark (orig. booked for 15th), Valerie Masters, Frank Cordell, Eddie Calvert, Acker Bilk, Tony Brent, Johnny Kidd (Please Don't Touch). (Donegan or whole show pre-recorded 5th). Kidd appeared with only two of his Pirates apparently - Alan Caddy and Tony Doherty who were lead and rhythm guitar respectively. 15 July (rec.12th) - Jackie Dennis, Tony Osborne. (Petula Clark originally announced for this week but moved to 8th July). Perhaps Dennis moved to 22nd as per the following FROM WILLIAM"S NOTE ABOVE confirmed via Daily Mirror - Anne Shelton Ronnie Hilton Sheila Buxton Tony Osborne, Diz Dizley's String Quintet 22 July - Ronnie Carroll, The Lana Sisters, Jackie Dennis, Duffy Power, Ray Ellington and Mick Mulligan 29 July - Cliff Richard (Living Doll). Lita Roza, Valerie Masters. Johnny Lee, The Raindrops, The Jazzmakers and George Melachrino - also Ronnie Ross (he may have been a member of The Jazzmakers?) 5 August - Don Lang, Al Saxon, Johnny Gentle, Rose Brennan, Pat Dodd, The Bert Courtley Jazz Quartet 12 August - Russ Hamilton, Joe Henderson, Betty Miller, 19 August - Ronnie Carroll, Lorie Mann, Bobbie Britton, The Polka Dots, Malcolm Lockyer 26 August - Craig Douglas, Glen Mason, Derry Hart, Anne Shelton, Cleo Laine, The Jazz Committee 2 September - Adam Faith, John Barry Seven, Edna Savage, Monty Babson, Max Geldray, Lorne Lesley 9 September - Russ Conway (Tea Break), The Jones Boys, Steve Arlen, Ian Menzies with the Clyde Valley Stompers After today show moves to Tuesdays 15 September - Russ Hamilton, Sylvia Sands, Lita Rosa, Adam Faith, Dickie Pride 22 September - Lonnie Donegan, Dick Francis, Dick Jordan, Mick Mulligans Band 29 September - Dickie Valentine, Tony Raymond, Ken Morris, Carmen Dragon 6 October - Cliff Richard (Travelling Light), Miki and Griff, Malcolm Vaughan, Dennis Lotis, Humphrey Lyttelton, Roy Sone. Ray Ellington was originally scheduled but couldn’t take part in the end. He re-booked for 20th. Show apparently recorded Monday so Cliff could take part unless that was just his segment ? William also has Eddie Hickey listed above. 13 October - Desmond Lane, Dorothy Squires (mentioned as booked for 11th which presumably was recording date but may not have appeared in the show in the end), Eddie Calvert, Lorne Lesley, David Macbeth, Al Saxon, Roy Castle 20 October - Ray Ellington Quartet (Corrina), Allan Bruce, Emile Ford, The Avons, Chas Mcdevitt, 27 October - Adam Faith, The Beverley Sisters, Jerry Lordan, Michael Holliday, Marion Ryan, The Tubby Hayes Quartet,
I took info from TV Pop Diaries Ashley ...
Disc Break
Jack Parnell, brother of ATV's Val Parnell, introduced a host of acts out to plug their new releases.
According to the Daily Mirror each week Jack will introduce an old song which has been re-recorded, a record prediction,
and a leading cartoonist will draw an interpretation of a hit record.
Although no complete shows are thought to have survived, a trailer featuring Jack Parnell does exist.
Where or who would hold that trailer now? |
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Post by williammcgregor on Sept 16, 2019 15:14:10 GMT
April 1960 03 - London (New Victoria) 04 - Ipswich (Gaumont) 05 - Portsmouth (Guildhall) 07 - Edinburgh (Usher Hall) 08 - Glasgow (Odeon) 09 - Doncaster (Gaumont) 10 - Hull (ABC Regal) 11 - Stockton (Globe) 12 - Derby (Gaumont) 13 - Edmonton (Regal) 15 - London (New Victoria) 16 - Sheffield (City Hall) 17 - Leicester (De Montfort Hall) 18 - Bristol (Colston Hall) 19 - Leeds (Odeon) 20 - York (Rialto) 21 - Wolverhampton (Gaumont) 22 - Manchester (Free Trade Hall) 23 - Newcastle (City Hall) 24 - Liverpool (Empire) 25 - Cardiff (Gaumont) 26 - Birmingham (Odeon) Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown (1960) - HD - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=3agsgLi0xWADon't want your love anymore, Don't want your kisses that's for sure, I die each time I hear this sound, Here he comes that's Cathy's clown I gotta stand tall You know a man can't crawl, When he ... We can see that The Everly Brothers had no Concert Date for 14 April 1960. On this day they appeared on Val Parnell's Star Time, along with Alma Cogan. This episode of Star Time is currently listed as (missing) on TV Brain. Other episodes currently listed as Missing on TV Brain are 1/2/61 Bert Weedon, Mr Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazzband. 5/4/61 Bert Weedon, The Four Freshmen, The Allisons. 11/4/62 Helen Shapiro, The King Brothers, Ronnie Hilton. 25/4/62 The Countrymen - I know Where I'm Going Janie Marden - Wonderful Guy, All The Way The Clyde Valley Stompers. The clip of The Everly Brothers backed by The Crickets, singing Cathy's Clown, above, is from UK television show, Val Parnell's Star Time. So the Thread Title is now Another 38 Pop Shows Missing? Cathy's Clown was released in the UK on 8 April 1960. Everly Brothers The Crickets (backing the Everly Brothers) Five Dallas Boys Cherry Wainer & Don Storer Lance Fortune Danny Hunter Flee-Rekkers Freddy Lloyd Five Tony Marsh (compere) Promoter : Arthur Howes Full copy of programme www.flickr.com/photos/bradford_timeline/sets/72157627376878301/ 1960 - Everly Brothers Everly Brothers The Crickets (backing the Everly Brothers) Dallas Boys Cherry Wainer & Don Storer Lance Fort... SETLIST Wake Up Little Susie, Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Is Dream, Be Bop A Lula, Cathy's Clown,'Till I Kissed You, Bird Dog |
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Post by williammcgregor on Sept 17, 2019 20:29:02 GMT
Time to take a more in-depth view of 2 more of the Titles...
No 41 The Tin Pan Alley Show ATV 25/6 - 30/7/60
ITV have confirmed they do not currently hold anything for this series of shows.
The series was directed by Josephine Douglas and the production company is Associated Television (ATV)
All 6 episodes were presented by Australian actor Vincent Ball, who is almost now 96 and still around!
Episode 1 25 June 1960 Lionel Bart, Emile Ford, The John Barry Seven, The Kaye Sisters
Episode 2 02 July 1960 Johnny Dankworth, Jack Jackson and who else please?
Episode 3 09 July 1960 Eric Delaney Band, Michael Holliday and who else please?
Episode 4 16 July 1960 ?
Episode 5 23 July 1960 ?
Episode 6 30 July 1960 Shirley Bassey, Ronnie Hilton and who else please?
The NME for 24/6/60 says 'Tin Pan Alley' TV series captures More Top Names [The King Brothers,
Michael Holliday, Roy Castle and Tommy Bruce] but which episodes were these 3 in please?
Again, NME 16/7/60 Shirley Bassey guests in 'Tin Pan Alley'
Information is scant about The Tin Pan Alley Show, so any information is welcome, it may lead to something!
No 33 Sugar Beat BBC Television 16/9/60 Kenny Lynch, The Brook Brothers, Sheila Southern (missing)
Here is the Radio Times entry Friday 16 September 1960 BBC Television 19.30 - 20.00 pm
The sweetest of old and new popular music presented in the modern manner. Introducing Sheila Southern,
Paul Handford, Ray Noon, Kenny Lynch, Sandra Gale, The Brook Brothers and Danny Martin with your host
Paul Carpenter and The Sounds of Sugar Beat directed by Johnnie Spence. Production: Russell Turner.
This series was originally due to succeed Tempo '60, beginning 5th August at 7.30 pm, but the late-night
Music for Moderns appeared instead. Talking to Disc magazine, the show's producer Russell Turner said
"Sugar Beat" is to be a fast moving show, I am not seeking another 'new sound'. "I intend to produce a
distinctive one, with the appeal on quality, both in the numbers selected and the musicians". " I will use
the world's greatest standards and the best of the current pops. The orchestration will consist of eighteen
pieces, fronted by Johnnie Spence, and I will include two vocalists, Paul Handford, who has recently signed
to Parlophone, and Sheila Southern". "At present, I do not intend to regularly use any guest artists, but top
stars may be invited from time to time. My basic aim is to try and create my own stars from the series".
Talking to Disc magazine about the show's delay he later admitted "because the new, original sound which
we wanted has not yet been found".
Hosted by Paul Carpenter, it seemed to rely on unknowns, but it did feature Kenny Lynch.
It was intended to be a series, but got no further than a one-off, possibly a broadcast pilot.
How was this broadcast pilot received? does anyone have access to any reviews made in the press please?
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Post by Ray Langstone (was saintsray) on Sept 17, 2019 22:10:08 GMT
Dear All N o 30 Star Rider Thames Television 30 June 1977 Steve Hillage Hyde Park 1976Star Rider was a 13 - part concert series directed by Lindsey Clennell. Lindsey lives in New York and has been contacted to ask if he could say if Star Rider was a Thames Television Production or an independent made series. Lindsey has been very kind and informative and has agreed to let his replies be posted on the forum... It was independently produced for the record company, Virgin I think, who possibly gave the shows away, as record companies did with music videos, to promote record sales. Steve Hillage was in Hyde Park, Be Bop Delux in a theater I think. Most likely the mobile video facilities company was Trillion. They would have handled the edit as well. So most likely they would have held the master edit - copies would be sent for transmission by Thames and possibly others.
I hope this is of some help,
Very best regards,
Lindsey
Lindsey Clennell
I have no problem with you and others using my information regarding past productions.
I hope all goes well with your project
Very best regards,
Lindsey
Lindsey Clennell
There's a bit on youtube:- www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcY8OF7q5bc |
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Post by Simon Mclean on Sept 17, 2019 22:45:28 GMT
I took info from TV Pop Diaries Ashley ... Disc Break Jack Parnell, brother of ATV's Val Parnell, introduced a host of acts out to plug their new releases. According to the Daily Mirror each week Jack will introduce an old song which has been re-recorded, a record prediction, and a leading cartoonist will draw an interpretation of a hit record. Although no complete shows are thought to have survived, a trailer featuring Jack Parnell does exist. Where or who would hold that trailer now? [/b] [/quote] The trailer's been shown at an MBW, and I think was one of the extras on the Native Hue Of Resolution DVD - it's Jack sitting next to a Dansette-type record player which is playing the show's theme tune, and he talks a little bit about what the show is all about. I recall there's a rather long hold at the end where Jack just sits there looking increasingly awkward. |
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