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Major Bowes Amateur Hour

Major Bowes Amateur Hour

Description: The Major Bowes Amateur Hour was an American radio talent show broadcast in the 1930s and 1940s, created and hosted by Edward Bowes. Selected performers from the program participated in touring vaudeville performances, under the "Major Bowes" name. The program later transitioned to television under host Ted Mack. Wikipedia
Genre: Television program
Recording Studio: New York City, New York, USA
Other Names: The Original Amateur Hour, Major Bowes and His Capitol Family
Original Release: April 1, 1934 – September 18, 1952
Announcer: Norman Brokenshire; Phil Carlin; Ted Cott
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