Primo applauso
Primo applausowas an Italian variety show, broadcast onRai 1(at the time "Programma Nazionale" ) in 1956.
The program marked the television debut ofEnzo Tortora,who was initially picked only to play the role of assistant ofSilvana Pampanini,but after a few episodes, following the sudden departure of Pampanini became the main presenter.[1]
An earlytalent show,it consisted a contest between young aspiring entertainers who were voted through aclap-o-meter.[1]It launched the careers of several notable personalities, including the singersAdriano CelentanoandDana Ghiaand the illusionistSilvan.[1][2]It inspired and named a musical comedy film,Primo applauso,directed byPino Mercantiand starringClaudio Villa.[3]
References
[edit]- ^abcAldo Grasso, Massimo Scaglioni.Enciclopedia della Televisione.Garzanti, Milano, 1996 – 2003. pp. 574-575.ISBN881150466X.
- ^Enrico Lancia; Roberto Poppi.Dizionario del cinema italiano - Le Attrici.Gremese Editore, 2003.ISBN888440214X.
- ^Roberto Chiti; Roberto Poppi; Enrico Lancia.Dizionario del cinema italiano: I film.Gremese, 1991.ISBN8876055487.
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