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Introduced by Robert Robinson.
with Mary McCarthy, Anthony Blond, Anthony Burgess, Lord David Cecil.

Contributors

Presenter:
Robert Robinson
Panellist:
Mary McCarthy
Panellist:
Anthony Blond
Panellist:
Anthony Burgess
Panellist:
Lord David Cecil
Extracts read by:
Richard Hurndall
Extracts read by:
John Moffatt
Programme devised by:
Brigid Brophy
Designer:
Norman Vertigan
Production assistant:
Tristram Powell
Producer:
Melvyn Bragg

Donald O'Connor introduces The Hollywood Palace
A new series of top-line variety entertainment from the U.S.A.
This week's stars include: Donald O'Connor, Dorothy Provine, Sergio Franchi, Shecky Greene, The Haslevs, The Martin Granger Puppets, Victor Julian and his Performing Dogs and Morgana King.
A programme recorded in America

Contributors

Presenter:
Donald O'Connor
Singer/dancer:
Dorothy Provine
Singer:
Sergio Franchi
Singer:
Shecky Greene
Acrobatics:
The Haslevs
Puppeteers:
The Martin Granger Puppets
Dog act:
Victor Julian and his Performing Dogs
Singer:
Morgana King
Executive producer:
Nick Vanoff

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

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