Franchi then made several appearances on ATV's "Startime." And then, during a two-week engagement at the London Palladium, he made two TV appearances on "Sunday Night at the London Palladium"; a show that launched the career of many performers, and the most popular TV show in Britain. Franchi's second Palladium TV show led to a series of events that launched Franchi's American fame. Viewing his performance that night was Norman Luboff, who alerted RCA Victor about him. A recording audition was arranged via two taped selections sent to New York.