''On the Boardwalk with Paul Whiteman'' is an American talent show that aired live on

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on Sunday night from May 30, 1954, to August 1, 1954, hosted by

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Overview

Telecast live from the Steel Pier in Atlantic City,

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, the program featured eight young performers during the first half hour who were then rated by a panel of four show business people. The four performers who ranked highest would then return the following week to perform again after having a week of professional coaching.

References

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