
Ted Mack & the Original Amateur Hour
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1948[Comedy](/on-demand/category/comedy), [Family](/on-demand/category/family)7.35.0
A direct descendant of radio's "Major Bowes Original Amateur Hour" (1934-1946), hosted by Major Edward Bowes until his death. After a one-year hiatus, Ted Mack, who had directed Bowes' auditions, revived the show (which lasted into 1952) and brought the concept to the DuMont Television Network. The at-home audience voted by postcard for the favorite, winning performer(s) each week.








