1950s Australian music television series
by Thor-Delta | created - 28 Aug 2014 | updated - 04 Jan 2015 | PublicThis is a music of Australian-produced music series of the 1950s. This also includes some variety-series which had an emphasis on music, but excludes talent series.
Many of these series aired in a single city only...
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2. The Johnny O'Connor Show (1956– )
15 min | Music
A short-lived live variety series which aired in the early days of Australian television. It aired in a 15-minute time-slot.
Star: Johnny O'Connor
TCN-9
3. Campfire Favourites (1956– )
15 min | Music
A country-and-western themed music series.
Star: Frank Ifield
TCN-9
4. The Isador Goodman Show (1956– )
15 min | Music
A music show in which pianist Isador Goodman performed music on the piano. Debuting 6 November 1956 and running for about a year. Some episodes also featured a guest vocalist. It was a 15-minute show, aired at 7:15PM.
Star: Isador Goodman
Actually debuted 1956. HSV-7.
5. 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
Actually debuted 1956. HSV-7 and TCN-9.
6. Juke Box Saturday Night (1957–1958)
60 min | Music
This series presented a mix of current hit recordings and older hit recordings, which were mimed by a regular cast (a format similar to HSV-7's "Hit Parade"). Also featured were the GTV-9 Dancers.
Stars: Susan Gaye-Anderson, Bob Horsfall, Diana Trask
GTV-9
7. Choice of the People (1957–1958)
30 min | Music
Pianist Milton Saunders played requested songs, on either the piano or organ.
Star: Milton Saunders
ATN-7
8. Melody Time (1957–1959)
30 min | Music
A live variety series, with music performances.
Stars: Ormonde Douglas, Maureen Boyce, Wendy Pomroy, Arthur Young
ABC
9. Neptune Presents (1957– )
5 min | Music
Little is known about this series, a weekly 5-minute music program which aired on Fridays at 7:25PM, each episode featuring a vocalist. Among the singers featured during the run were Stan Stafford and Denis Gibbons.
Stars: Denis Gibbons, Stan Stafford
GTV-9
10. Say It with Music (I) (1957–1958)
30 min | Music
A variety series, with performers such as singers, dancers, instrumentalists, jugglers, etc.
Star: Frank Lawrence
TCN-9
11. Astor Showcase (1957–1959)
60 min | Comedy, Music
This was a regular variety series. Some of the episodes were themed, such as an episode dedicated to "Hits of 1958", an episode dedicated to songs of the two world wars, etc.
ATN-7
ABC
13. Look Who's Dropped In (1957–1958)
30 min | Music
This four-part variety series presented jazz music.
Star: George Trevare
ABC
15. Teenage Mailbag (1957–1958)
15 min | Music
The cast sang requested songs.
Stars: Gaynor Bunning, Heather Horwood, Ernie Sigley
HSV-7
16. Blues, Studio One (1957– )
15 min | Music
This short-lived music programme starred jazz singer Joan Bilceaux and her Quintet.
Star: Joan Bilceaux
HSV-7
17. Rhythm Roundup (1957–1960)
30 min | Music
A music program whose exact format is not known.
Star: Roy Hampson
ATN-7
19. At Your Request (1958–1959)
30 min | Music
Charles Skase, a baritone. The series provided requested songs, though the exact format remains unknown.
Star: Charles Skase
HSV-7
20. The Teenage Hour (1958–1960)
60 min | Music
A music show aimed at teenagers
Stars: Don Bennetts, John D'Arcy, Shirlene Clancy, Ernie Sigley
HSV-7
21. The Shirley Abicair Show (1958– )
60 min | Music
This was a variety series, with emphasis on music.
Star: Shirley Abicair
ATN-7 and GTV-9
22. The Astor Show (1958– )
60 min | Music
The cast danced to and mimed hit recordings of the day by other artists, along with older recordings.
Star: John McMahon
GTV-9
24. Eunice Gardiner Presents (1958– )
30 min | Music
In this short-lived series, Eunice Gardiner played the piano, and also interviewed personalities in music.
Star: Eunice Gardiner
TCN-9
25. Ardath Hit Parade (1958–1959)
60 min | Music
A music show which featured the most popular songs of the week.
Stars: Jimmy Parkinson, Keith Walshe
ATN-7
26. Rendezvous with Lindley Evans (1958–1959)
15 min | Music
This was a series broadcast in a 15-minute time-slot, featuring pianist Lindley Evans, who would perform on the piano.
Star: Lindley Evans
ATN-7
27. Accent on Youth (1958– )
30 min | Music
Records would be played which were danced to by an audience of teenagers. Guest vocalists would also perform, more so later on in the run of the series. Originally a 30-minute series, it later expanded to an hour.
Stars: John Godson, Brian Henderson
TCN-9
28. Music for You (1958–1960)
30 min | Music
Daytime series with the popular pianist Isador Goodman.
Star: Isador Goodman
TCN-9
29. The Graeme Bell Show (1958– )
30 min | Music
A music orientated show hosted by Graeme Bell.
Star: Graeme Bell
30. Bandstand (1958–1972)
55 min | Music
A weekly presentation of popular music, which went through many format changes during its long run.
Stars: Brian Henderson, The Delltones, Judy Stone, Col Joye
Votes: 39
31. Country Style (1958– )
30 min | Music
A music/variety program, featuring singers, a dance caller, etc.
Stars: Geza Bachman, Garry Cohen, Frank Ifield
ABC
32. Vic Sabrino Sings (1958– )
15 min | Music
Music show aired in a 15-minute time-slot.
Star: George Assang
ABC
33. Fiesta (1958– )
30 min | Music
A Sydney-produced variety series, with emphasis on Latin-American music.
Stars: Ron Fabri, Gino Hernandez
ABC
34. Homeward Bound (1958– )
30 min | Music
Sea shanties were sung by the cast.
Stars: Mervyn Bray, Alan Eddy, Paul Gavin, William Smith
ABC
36. Melody with Milton (1958–1960)
30 min | Music
Daytime series starring pianist Milton Saunders.
Star: Milton Saunders
ATN-7
37. The Toppanos (1958–1959)
15 min | Comedy, Music
This series aired on 8:30AM on weekdays, and presented a mix of music and comedy, along with a dog sock puppet named Jazza.
Stars: Peggy Mortimer, Enzo Toppano
ATN-7
38. The Bert Newton Show (1959–1960)
30 min | Music
A pop music show aimed at teenagers, similar to "Bandstand" and "Six O'Clock Rock".
Star: Bert Newton
GTV-9
39. Youth Show (1959–1960)
30 min | Music
This was a music show, with a focus on teenage talent, often featuring performers who had not yet reached stardom.
Star: Keith Walshe
ATN-7
40. The Jimmy Parkinson Show (1959–1960)
30 min | Music
A weekly music series starring singer Jimmy Parkinson.
Star: Jimmy Parkinson
ATN-7
41. Shower of Stars (1959– )
60 min | Comedy, Music
A live variety series, with music, comedy and dancing.
Stars: Syd Heylen, Hal Lashwood, Al Thomas
ATN-7
42. Serenade (1959–1960)
30 min | Music
This was a music series usually featuring singer Ray Melton, but some episodes instead featured Peggy Brooks.
Stars: Peggy Brooks, Ray Melton
ATN-7
43. Patrick O'Hagan Sings (1959– )
15 min | Music
Patrick O'Hagan, an Irish tenor, sang songs in this daytime series aired in a 15-minute time-slot.
Star: Patrick O'Hagan
ATN-7 and GTV-9
46. Six O'Clock Rock (1960– )
Music
Variety show featuring rock and roll music.
Star: Johnny O'Keefe
ABC
47. Australian All Star Jazz Band (1959)
30 min | Music
A variety series, with emphasis on jazz music.
Stars: Don Burrows, Freddie Logan, Dave Rutledge, Ron Webber
ABC
48. Sweet and Low (1959– )
30 min | Music
A variety series featuring jazz music.
Stars: Bob Walters, Peter Martin, Billy Hyde, Barry Buckley
ABC
49. Two's Company (1959–1961)
30 min | Music
A live variety series which aired for three series. The cast was different in each series.
Stars: Max Bostick, Frankie Davidson, Heather Horwood, Judy Banks
ABC
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