TV Pop Diaries
Pop Music on British Television 1955 - 1999

From Melody Maker 3rd September 1960 "ATV will give Midlands jazzbands a big break with the launching of their new 'Cover Girl' series on Friday, September 13 (sic)"

Each week a local jazz band would be featured in the show, with each band introduced by George Bartram, jazz critic of the Evening Dispatch. Talking to the Melody Maker he explained "I would like to hear from bands all over the Midlands interested in appearing in the programme. The aim is to present all styles of jazz from as many Midlands towns as possible." From the TV Times "Each week a different Jazz Group from the Midlands is featured, and teenagers will meet top recording stars."

The show was compered by Jan Brookes, then later Jean Morton, and produced by Reg Watson.

Despite its longevity, nothing much is known about the show.

COVER GIRL

ATV

16th September 1960 - 2nd June 1961