Stars Gathering | |
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群星會 | |
Genre | variety show |
Based on | Taiwan (Republic of China) |
Original language | Mandarin |
Production | |
Producer | Cheung Fu |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Production company | Fu Kit Communications Ltd. |
Original release | |
Network | http://www.ttv.com.tw/drama/2005/all_star/index.htm |
Release | October 10, 1962 April 12, 2006 | –
Stars Gathering is a Mandarin-language singing variety show that has been broadcast by Taiwan Television Enterprise, Ltd.(TTV) since its inception on October 10, 1962. The producer was Guan Hua-shi, and the host was Shen Chih. [1] [2] It was the first TV singing program in Taiwan's television history if the programs during the trial period were excluded from the calculation. [1] The show underwent three name revisions, initially known as "Music and Dance – Stars Gathering" (音樂歌舞——群星會), followed by "Mandarin Songs – Stars Gathering" (國語歌曲——群星會), and eventually "Stars Gathering". [3] [4]
The concept was originally inspired by the live singing show "Golden Age of Songs"(歌壇春秋). [5] [6] The band leader Guan Hua-shi and singer Shen Chih brought the format to television and named it Stars Gathering. [7] Commencing from October 10, 1962, "Stars Gathering" aired two weekly episodes, each spanning 30 minutes. [8] Shen Zhi hosted the show while Guan Hua-shi led his own exclusive band and played the violin. [9] [10] The majority of the singers came from Taipei's "New Nanyang Singing Hall". "Stars Gathering" often arranged for male and female dancers to accompany the performers or showcased performances by renowned dancers like Cao Jin-ling and Cui Rong-rong. [11] [12] Shen Zhi was instrumental in designing costumes for the singers and also wrote articles for TTV's publication "TV Weekly" introducing the performers and promoting the program. During that era of black and white television, it was crucial to ensure that performers did not wear costumes with too many sequins during filming as it would cause unclear imagery due to the reflection of sequins. Hence, Shen Zhi's role in designing the costumes was essential. [1] [13]
In July 1967, "Stars Gathering" reached a significant milestone by broadcasting its 500th episode with 17 guest singers. On December 7, 1969, at 1:20 pm, Taiwan Television (TTV) aired a trial run of their self-produced color TV program "Stars Gathering," becoming the first live program in Taiwan to test color signals. [14] Bai Jia Li kicked off the show by performing "A Rose on the Ridge" (隴上一朵玫瑰花). [15] On April 12, 1970, at exactly 1:18 pm, TTV broadcast "Stars Gathering" live on location, using two Philips PC-80 color cameras that arrived 52 hours earlier. This momentous event made "Stars Gathering" the first live color program to air in Taiwan, [16] solidifying its place as a pioneer in the television industry. [15] [17]
On April 5, 1975, the President of the Republic of China, Chiang Kai-shek, passed away, and as a result, Stars Gathering announced a temporary halt to its broadcast in the winter of that year. It resumed airing in April 1976. The show went off the air on March 29, 1977, after a total of 1283 episodes.[ citation needed]
During the height of its popularity, participation in "Stars Gathering" was considered a significant boost to a singer's career. The show popularized the performance style of male-female duets, [18] such as Qing Shan and Wan Qu, Xia Xin and Zhang Ming-li, Xie Lei and Zhang Qi, Yu Tian and Qin Mi, among others. [9]
In April 1963, Shen Chih composed and wrote the Mandarin song "Ode to the Stars" as the theme song for "Stars Gathering." [19] Whenever audiences hear the tune they will think of "Stars Gathering" and eagerly anticipate each episode's broadcast. The lyrics to "Ode to the stars" are as follows:
Stars shine in the sky, flowers bloom on the ground,
We have beautiful fantasies, why not sing together?
We also wish to spread joy around you like the stars,
And make your life more fragrant like the flowers.
Friends, come and sing with us,
Let's fill the world with new hope.
Stars Gathering | |
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群星會 | |
Genre | variety show |
Based on | Taiwan (Republic of China) |
Original language | Mandarin |
Production | |
Producer | Cheung Fu |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Production company | Fu Kit Communications Ltd. |
Original release | |
Network | http://www.ttv.com.tw/drama/2005/all_star/index.htm |
Release | October 10, 1962 April 12, 2006 | –
Stars Gathering is a Mandarin-language singing variety show that has been broadcast by Taiwan Television Enterprise, Ltd.(TTV) since its inception on October 10, 1962. The producer was Guan Hua-shi, and the host was Shen Chih. [1] [2] It was the first TV singing program in Taiwan's television history if the programs during the trial period were excluded from the calculation. [1] The show underwent three name revisions, initially known as "Music and Dance – Stars Gathering" (音樂歌舞——群星會), followed by "Mandarin Songs – Stars Gathering" (國語歌曲——群星會), and eventually "Stars Gathering". [3] [4]
The concept was originally inspired by the live singing show "Golden Age of Songs"(歌壇春秋). [5] [6] The band leader Guan Hua-shi and singer Shen Chih brought the format to television and named it Stars Gathering. [7] Commencing from October 10, 1962, "Stars Gathering" aired two weekly episodes, each spanning 30 minutes. [8] Shen Zhi hosted the show while Guan Hua-shi led his own exclusive band and played the violin. [9] [10] The majority of the singers came from Taipei's "New Nanyang Singing Hall". "Stars Gathering" often arranged for male and female dancers to accompany the performers or showcased performances by renowned dancers like Cao Jin-ling and Cui Rong-rong. [11] [12] Shen Zhi was instrumental in designing costumes for the singers and also wrote articles for TTV's publication "TV Weekly" introducing the performers and promoting the program. During that era of black and white television, it was crucial to ensure that performers did not wear costumes with too many sequins during filming as it would cause unclear imagery due to the reflection of sequins. Hence, Shen Zhi's role in designing the costumes was essential. [1] [13]
In July 1967, "Stars Gathering" reached a significant milestone by broadcasting its 500th episode with 17 guest singers. On December 7, 1969, at 1:20 pm, Taiwan Television (TTV) aired a trial run of their self-produced color TV program "Stars Gathering," becoming the first live program in Taiwan to test color signals. [14] Bai Jia Li kicked off the show by performing "A Rose on the Ridge" (隴上一朵玫瑰花). [15] On April 12, 1970, at exactly 1:18 pm, TTV broadcast "Stars Gathering" live on location, using two Philips PC-80 color cameras that arrived 52 hours earlier. This momentous event made "Stars Gathering" the first live color program to air in Taiwan, [16] solidifying its place as a pioneer in the television industry. [15] [17]
On April 5, 1975, the President of the Republic of China, Chiang Kai-shek, passed away, and as a result, Stars Gathering announced a temporary halt to its broadcast in the winter of that year. It resumed airing in April 1976. The show went off the air on March 29, 1977, after a total of 1283 episodes.[ citation needed]
During the height of its popularity, participation in "Stars Gathering" was considered a significant boost to a singer's career. The show popularized the performance style of male-female duets, [18] such as Qing Shan and Wan Qu, Xia Xin and Zhang Ming-li, Xie Lei and Zhang Qi, Yu Tian and Qin Mi, among others. [9]
In April 1963, Shen Chih composed and wrote the Mandarin song "Ode to the Stars" as the theme song for "Stars Gathering." [19] Whenever audiences hear the tune they will think of "Stars Gathering" and eagerly anticipate each episode's broadcast. The lyrics to "Ode to the stars" are as follows:
Stars shine in the sky, flowers bloom on the ground,
We have beautiful fantasies, why not sing together?
We also wish to spread joy around you like the stars,
And make your life more fragrant like the flowers.
Friends, come and sing with us,
Let's fill the world with new hope.