The New Generation (1988)
In 1988 Johnny Young launched an American version of the show re-titled "The New Generation".
Produced in Australia, it starred the current senior members of the Young Talent Team - Dannii Minogue, Vince Del Tito, Natalie Miller, Lorena Novoa, Beven Addinsall, and a new member, black teenager Keith Williams, who was imported from Los Angeles.
It also featured regular guest appearances from the younger members of the current Young Talent Team who were billed as "The Young Generation" (Jamie Churchill, Johnnie Nuich, Joey Dee, Courtney Compagnino, Juanita Coco and Rikki Arnot).
Interestingly none of the surnames of any of the young performers were ever mentioned on this version of the show. They were only referred to by their first names.
The New Generation was hosted by American Michael Young, the host of the Emmy Award winning "Kids Are People Too".
13 x 30 minute episodes were produced by Johnny Young's Television House and Fries Entertainment (US) and screened on The Family Channel in the US.
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