Surviving examples of 1957 Australian television
by Thor-Delta | created - 06 May 2015 | updated - 01 Sep 2015 | PublicThe following is a hopefully incomplete list of surviving examples of Australian television from 1957. These programs exist as kinescope recordings.
See this list of 1957 Australian television series debuts:
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1. At Home with Alfred Hill (1957 TV Movie)
30 min | Documentary
A programme featuring the famous composer Alfred Hill.
Star: Alfred Hill
ABC. Held by National Archives.
ABC. Single episode held by National Archives of Australia.
3. Claudio Arrau Concert (1957 TV Movie)
60 min | Music
A televised concert by visiting Chilean pianist Claudio Arrau, who performs Beethoven's Concerto No. 5 in E Flat.
Stars: Claudio Arrau, Nicolai Malko
ABC. Copy may be held by National Archives of Australia under the title "Concert - Sdyney Symphony Orchestra - Claudio Arrau, Nicolai Malko".
4. The Dulux Show (1957– )
Game-Show
Contestants tried to win trips to locations around Australia. The final segment was a contest between two contestants who tried to win a trip overseas.
Star: Jack Davey
ATN-7/GTV-9. Several episodes are held by National Film and Sound Archive.
ATN-7/GTV-9. Several episodes are held by National Film and Sound Archive.
6. Hit Parade (1957–1959)
30 min | Music
Hit recordings were danced to and lip-synced in settings.
Stars: John D'Arcy, Don Bennetts, Joan Bilceaux, Don Carter
Votes: 7
HSV-7/TCN-9. National Film and Sound Archive holds a number of episodes of this series, but it is not clear if any are from 1957.
7. The Johnny Gredula Show (1957–1958)
30 min | Music
A live variety show, starring vocalist Johnny Gredula.
Stars: Margaret Day, Noel Gilmour, Johnny Gredula
ABC. A single episode may be held by National Archives of Australia under the title "Johnny Gredula".
8. Leave It to the Girls (1957– )
Talk-Show
A discussion series featuring a panel of three women and one man.
Stars: Terry Dear, Josephine O'Neill, Elizabeth Riddell, Margo Lee
ATN-7/GTV-9. Several episodes are held by National Film and Sound Archive.
9. Leontyne Price Recital (1957 TV Movie)
35 min | Music
A live recital by soprano Leontyne Price which aired in a 35-minute time-slot, televised direct from Sydney Town Hall.
Star: Leontyne Price
ABC. A copy may be held by National Archives of Australia under the title "This Is Leontyne Price".
10. Melody Time (1957–1959)
30 min | Music
A live variety series, with music performances.
Stars: Ormonde Douglas, Maureen Boyce, Wendy Pomroy, Arthur Young
ABC. Single episode held by National Archives of Australia
11. Pantomime Quiz (1957)
30 min | Game-Show
Two celebrity teams competed in a game of charades.
Stars: Harry Dearth, Tony Wager, George Foster, Keith Peterson
ATN-7/GTV-9. Footage from an episode is reported to have appeared in a 1990s TV special, suggesting it might still exist.
12. The Pressure Pak Show (1957–1958)
Game-Show
A guessing game in which panelists and contestants had to determine what phrase the host has picked.
Star: Jack Davey
ATV-7/GTV-9. Several episodes are held by National Film and Sound Archive.
ATV-7/GTV-9. One episode confirmed to exist, held by National Film and Sound Archive, but it has poor sound quality.
14. Raising a Husband (1957–1958)
30 min | Game-Show
A game show. Each episode featured three couples, which were quizzed to see which featured "the most human husband".
Star: Alwyn Kurts
GTV-9. Two episodes exist, at least one of which is from 1957. Both held by National Film and Sound Archive.
15. Spring Dance Festival (1957 TV Special)
A presentation of dancing from Sydney Town Hall.
Star: John West
ABC. Held by National Film and Sound Archive.
16. Shadow of Doubt (1957 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama
A live television play, a suspense drama concerning an English physicist.
Director: Raymond Menmuir | Stars: Don Crosby, Bruce Beeby, Winifred Green, Betty Lucas
ABC. Possibly held by National Film and Sound Archive, who hold two items with this title. Perhaps two copies or two halves?
17. TV Channell (1956–1957)
30 min | Comedy, Music
A variety series with singers, musicians, comedians, etc.
Stars: Douglass Channel, Reg Lewis, Wilbur Kentwell
ABC. A single 1957 episode may or may not be held by National Archives of Australia, but credited to the wrong title ("TV Channel") and wrong date.
18. William Clauson Recital (1957 TV Special)
40 min | Music
A live 40-minute Sydney-aired recital by American folk singer William Clauson. It aired on non-commercial television.
Star: William Clauson
ABC. Held by National Archives of Australia.
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