When NBC lost Jack Benny and six other top shows to CBS, the network promised "to use its money, its experience and its every effort ... to develop new ideas and talent." Last week, after spending $75,000 in dry runs and tune-ups, NBC unveiled Hollywood Catting (Sun. 6:30 p.m., E.D.T.), a movie-flavored quiz show that seemed more intent on revenge than entertainment.
Produced by 39-year-old Louis G. Cowan, whose Stop the Music once plunged Fred Allen from second place in the Hooperatings to 38th, Hollywood Calling might do the same thing to CBS's Jack...
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