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further 6 times, and on the
7th and final appearance,
the US audience rating for
the programme was over
65 million people.
After his appearances
in America, David was
invited for a film test
by Joe Pasternak, one
of Hollywood’s most
celebrated producers. David
passed this audition, and
was offered a contract,
meaning that the boy from
Hull, would be moving over
the Atlantic.

Joe Pasternak, a man who wanted to take
David Whitfield to Hollywood.

David decided not to take
up this offer, and there are
various reasons that have
been mooted for this, from
home sickness, to causing
problems on the Variety
Circuit back in the UK.
Whatever the reason,
Hollywood called, but it
couldn’t tempt David to
move away.

The bright lights and fame of Hollywood
were offered to David, but he declined.

Towards the end of
1954, the razzle dazzle
of America, was replaced
with the calming influences
of Switzerland. David
was suffering with throat
problems, and a period of
convalescence followed.