Dick Clark's World of Talent
Dick Clark's World of Talent is a talent/variety television show produced by Irving Mansfield and broadcast weekly in the United States on the ABC television network from 10:30-11 p.m. on Sundays during the 1959-60 season.
History
The first show was broadcast September 27, 1959. Dick Clark hosted throughout the run ofthe series. Permanent judge Jack E. Leonard, and two celebrity "guest" judges watched the performances of amateur, semi-professional singers, musicians, dancers, and comedians, and offered advice. Some of the guest judges were Johnny Carson, Betty Hutton, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Tab Hunter, Edie Adams, Eva Gabor, and Sam Levenson.
Performers
Guests on the show included:- R&B singer Tommy Edwards
- Classical pianist Lorin Hollander
- Folk music duo Bud and Travis
- Big-band singer Don Cornell
- Cocktail singer Alan Dale
- Vocal quartet the Four Aces
- Singer/actress Della Reese