1960 Australian television series debuts
by Thor-Delta | created - 02 Sep 2014 | updated - 26 May 2015 | PublicThe following is an incomplete list of Australian television series which debuted in 1960. Many of these series aired in a single city only.
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List of 1956 Australian television series debuts:
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List of 1961 Australian television series debuts:
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List of 1962 Australian television series debuts:
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1964:
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1965
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1966:
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List of 1950s Australian television one-offs:
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1. The Terrific Adventures of the Terrible Ten (1960– )
15 min | Adventure, Family
A group of kids create their own little town with its own rules.
Stars: Gary Gray, Gavan Ellis, Lynda Keane, Rhonda Larter
Votes: 28
2. At Random (1960)
30 min | Talk-Show
A panel of four people discuss a topic.
Stars: Karen Pyers, Michael Williamson
3. Bentley's Bandbox (1960– )
30 min | Comedy, Music
A variety series starring comedian Dick Bentley, singers and the ABC Dance Band.
Stars: Dick Bentley, John Bluthal, Diana Davidson, Hazel Phillips
4. Bongo (1960– )
30 min | Music
A short-lived music show aimed at teenagers.
Star: Russell Stubbings
5. Coles $6000 Question (1960–1971)
25 min | Game-Show
Stars: Malcom Searle, Roland Strong, Janet Mead, Beverley Robbins
6. The Contact Show (1960– )
60 min | Comedy, Music
A weekly variety series, which aired live at 2:00PM. Featured a mix of music and comedy.
Stars: Bob Geraghty, George Wallace
7. Cordon Bleu Kitchen (1960– )
30 min
A cooking show that was never intended to last beyond six episodes.
Star: Muriel Downes
8. Curtain Call (1960– )
60 min | Comedy, Music
A variety series which aired in Sydney, with various people acting as host during the run. The series included comedy and music.
Stars: Barry Linehan, Kathy Lloyd, Red Moore, Terry Scanlon
9. The Evie Hayes Show (1960–1962)
30 min | Music
A live variety series which first aired in 1960, with an additional series made in 1962.
Stars: Evie Hayes, Clive Hearne, Will Mahoney, Bob Garrity
10. Fashion Digest (1960–1961)
15 min
Sylvia Rapley gives sewing demonstrations.
Star: Sylvia Rapley
12. The George Wallace Show (1960– )
60 min | Comedy
A daytime variety series of which little information is available.
Star: George Wallace
13. The Graham Kennedy Show (1972–1975)
90 min | Talk-Show
The Graham Kennedy Show was an Australian talk show which debuted on 19 September 1972 on the Nine Network.
Stars: Joy Westmore, Graham Kennedy, Bert Newton, Pete Smith
Votes: 22
14. Here Come the Girls (1960– )
30 min | Music
A live variety series which featured on female performers (such as singers, dancers, pianists, etc.)
Star: Ruth Nye
16. The Jimmy Wheeler Show (1960– )
30 min | Comedy, Music
A four-episode variety series featuring English comedian Jimmy Wheeler.
Star: Jimmy Wheeler
17. The John Konrads Show (1960–1961)
30 min | Music
A music show aimed at teenagers, and hosted by John Konrads.
Star: John Konrads
19. Let's Go Square Dancing (1960– )
30 min | Music
A live programme of square dancing with famous dance-caller Jim Vickers-Willis.
Star: Jim Vickers-Willis
20. The Lorrae Desmond Show (1960–1964)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A variety show with music, singing, and dance numbers.
Star: Lorrae Desmond
21. Menus for Moderns (1960–1961)
30 min
A weekly cooking show which aired in a daytime time-slot.
Star: Doreen Andrews
22. Old Churches in a New Land (1960– )
30 min | Documentary
A set of two programmes about the work of orthodox churches in Australia.
23. On Your Behalf (1960–1961)
15 min
This weekly series typically featured two hosts, who would discuss topics of community interest.
Stars: Brian Naylor, Jocelyn Terry, Danny Webb, Michael Williamson
24. Open Hearing (1960)
30 min | Talk-Show
A panel discussion series, in which a topical subject matter would be discussed.
Star: Malcolm Mackay
25. Penthouse (1960–1961)
30 min | Music, Talk-Show
This daytime series was set in a Sydney penthouse, with guests chatting with Pat Firman. There was also music performances.
Star: Pat Firman
27. Ruth Cracknell (1960–1961)
5 min | Comedy
In this 5-minute comedy series, Ruth Cracknell gave comedic lectures on "gracious living".
Star: Ruth Cracknell
29. Shirley Abicair in Australia (1960– )
30 min | Music, Talk-Show
A programme of music and interviews.
Star: Shirley Abicair
30. Shopping Hound (1960– )
Talk-Show
Audrey Long would present items to sell using a personal approach rather than the hard sell approach.
Star: Audrey Long
31. Stormy Petrel (1960)
30 min | Drama, History
The story of Mutiny On The Bounty's William Bligh.
Stars: Brian James, Delia Williams, Alistair Duncan, Ric Hutton
32. Strictly for Moderns (1960–1961)
30 min | Music
This variety series was aimed at teenagers.
Star: Desmond Tester
33. Talking Point (1960–1962)
30 min | Talk-Show
A serious panel discussion show, featuring a moderator and a panel of four.
Stars: Joe Gullett, Angus Maude
34. Tea for Two (1960– )
15 min | Music
A weekly musical programme.
Stars: Jocelyn Terry, Guido Lorraine
35. Teenage Mailbag (1960– )
30 min | Talk-Show
A short-lived panel discussion show intended to help teenagers solve their problems.
Stars: Roger Climpson, June Dally-Watkins, John O'Grady
Not to be confused with the 1957-1958 music series by the same name.
36. Teenbeat (1960– )
Music
A music show featuring local talent performing British and American song hits.
Stars: David Farr, Gary Meadows, Glenn Hitchcock, Pam Bradley
37. Televisit (1960–1965)
Talk-Show
This was a local (Western Australia, Australia)'live' program, which was shown mid-afternoon, directed at female interests and considered to be a necessary service as part of the TVW-7's community responsibility.
Stars: Audrey Barnaby, Coralie Condon, David Farr, Joan Farr
38. Tic Tac Dough (1960–1964)
30 min | Game-Show
A game show with a "noughts and crosses" format.
Star: Chuck Faulkner
39. Today (I) (1960–1961)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
A morning show aired at 7:30AM, including weather, news, exercises, etc.
Stars: Barry McQueen, Hal Todd
Not to be confused with the later series of the same name, which came much later.
40. Today (II) (1960–1965)
News
A morning news program hosted by Lloyd Lawson which ran from 14th of March 1960 to 9th of November 1965.
Stars: Audrey Barnaby, Gary Carvolth, David Farr, Lloyd Lawson
Aired on TVW-7 in Perth...glad to see some non-Sydney/non-Melbourne series having pages made for them.
41. TV Showboat (1960– )
30 min | Music
A live variety show, with a showboat setting.
Stars: Jim Berinson, Colin Crane, Anne Lane, Hec McLennan
42. Western Holiday (1960– )
60 min | Comedy, Music
A live variety/comedy series which was scheduled for three episodes in January 1960.
Stars: Freddie Bamberger, Pam Bamberger, Jackie Clancy, Ted Zeigler
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