1974
After being runners up in the New Faces ‘All Winners Final’ in 1973, the band were much in demand from record labels, and had offers from the likes of Polydor. However Showaddywaddy had already signed to Bell Records, and it was on this label they released their first single in April 1974. This of course led to TV appearances as the single climbed the charts. Showaddywaddy had two further hits during the year, which were promoted on TV on numerous occasions. (Total number of known TV appearances - 14)
Broadcast Date: Thursday 16th May 1974
Programme: 45 (presented by Kid Jensen)
Channel: ITV (Granada)
Song: Hey Rock And Roll
Notes: This episode gave valuable TV exposure to the band’s new single, which hadn’t yet entered the charts. Joe Dolan also appeared on this episode. Showaddywaddy later covered a song Joe recorded, ‘Sweet Little Rock ’n’ Roller’.
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Broadcast Date: Thursday 23rd May 1974 7.25pm
Programme: Top Of The Pops (presented by Tony Blackburn)
Channel: BBC1
Song: Hey Rock And Roll
Notes: Footage no longer exists. The single was at #44 in the charts at the time of broadcast.
YouTube: Audio only
Broadcast Date: Thursday 30th May 1974 7.25pm
Programme: Top Of The Pops (presented by Paul Burnett)
Channel: BBC1
Song: Hey Rock And Roll
Notes: Repeat performance. Footage no longer exists. The single was at #23 in the charts at the time of broadcast.
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Broadcast Date: Thursday 13th June 1974 7.55pm
Programme: Top Of The Pops (presented by Dave Lee Travis)
Channel: BBC1
Song: Hey Rock And Roll
Notes: Footage no longer exists/.The single was at #3 in the charts at the time of broadcast.
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Broadcast Date: Thursday 22nd August 1974 7.10pm
Programme: Top Of The Pops (presented by Dave Lee Travis)
Channel: BBC1
Song: Rock 'n' Roll Lady
Notes: Footage no longer exists. The single was at #32 in the charts at the time of broadcast.
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Broadcast Date: Wednesday 28th August 1974
Programme: Geordie Scene
Channel: ITV (Tyne Tees)
Song: Not confirmed, but most likely Rock 'n' Roll Lady
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Broadcast Date: Thursday 29th August 1974 7.10pm
Programme: Top Of The Tops (presented by Tony Blackburn)
Channel: BBC1
Song: Rock 'n' Roll Lady
Notes: Repeat performance. Footage no longer exists. The single was at #22 in the charts at the time of broadcast.
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Broadcast Date: Tuesday 10th September 1974 4.25pm
Programme: Lift Off With Ayshea (presented by Ayshea Brough)
Channel: ITV (Granada)
Song: Rock 'n' Roll Lady
Notes: Footage no longer exists
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Broadcast Date: Thursday 26th September 1974
Programme: 45 (presented by Kid Jensen)
Channel: ITV (Granada)
Songs: Three Stars/Rave On, Bony Moronie, Rock 'n' Roll Lady
Notes: All songs were performed live
YouTube: Three Stars / Rave On, Bonie Moronie, Rock ’n’ Roll Lady
Broadcast Date: Monday 30th September 1974
Programme: The Geordie Scene (presented by Dave Cash)
Channel: ITV (Tyne Tees)
Songs: Hey Rock And Roll, The Party, Rock 'n' Roll Lady
Notes: Recorded on 4th September 1974. Live vocals to backing track. Originally thought to be a repeat of 28.08.74 but this seems to be not the case. Also featured were a band called Fogg.
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Broadcast Date: Friday 22nd November 1974
Programme: Hits A-Go-Go (Germany)
Songs: Hey Rock And Roll
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Broadcast Date: Thursday 12th December 1974 7.20pm
Programme: Top Of The Pops (presented by Jimmy Savile)
Channel: BBC1
Song: Hey Mr Christmas
Notes: The single was at #31 in the charts are the time of broadcast. Footage no longer exists. Believed to be a repeat performance - not sure of date of original performance
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Broadcast Date: Tuesday 17th December 1974
Programme: Lift Off With Ayshea (presented by Ayshea Brough)
Channel: ITV (Granada)
Song: Hey Mr Christmas
Notes: This was the last episode of the series which had started in 1969
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Broadcast Date: Wednesday 25th December 1974 11.25am
Programme: A Stocking Full Of Stars (presented by Michael Aspel & Rolf Harris)
Channel: BBC1
Song: Hey Mr Christmas
Notes: Christmas entertainment from the National Children's Home at Harpenden.
YouTube: Link (link shows a broadcast of TOTP2, but features original footage from A Stocking Full Of Stars)