''Talent Patrol'' is an American

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that was broadcast during the 1950s. The series starred

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and later

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as the hosts. The series ran on the

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from 1953-1955.

Overview

The program served as a recruiting tool for the U. S. Army, with each episode featuring four acts from an Army camp. The winner was taken to one of the top plays in New York City and was given "a whirlwind tour of Manhattan night spots". Different places were visited each week. The Ninth Infantry Division Band from Fort Dix, New Jersey provided music.

Broadcast history

''Talent Patrol'' originally was broadcast on Monday nights from 9:30-10:00 pm. Starting with season two, the series moved to Saturdays at 8-8:30 pm. Its primetime competition was ''

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'' on

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, '' Bonino'' on

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and '' National Football League Professional Football'' on DuMont. Beginning in April 1954, the series moved to Thursdays at 8-8:30 pm. Its third and last season aired on Sunday nights from 9:30-10:00 pm.

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