List of 1963 Australian television series debuts
by Thor-Delta | created - 20 Sep 2014 | updated - 08 Apr 2015 | PublicThe following is an incomplete list of Australian television series which debuted in 1963.
During 1963 there was an increasing trend towards "national" series. Previously, many series had aired in a single city only.
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1. The Adventures of Sebastian the Fox (1963)
10 min
The adventures of a cheeky fox who travels around Australia.
Stars: Larry Stevens, Stewart Weller, Barbara Brandon, Douglas Stubbs
2. At Home with David Jones (1963–1964)
30 min
A daytime television series about cooking and interior decorating.
Star: Marge Christian
Canberra only.
3. Australian Wildlife (1963– )
30 min | Documentary
A five-part series about Australian wildlife.
Star: Peter Wagner
4. Between Ourselves (1963– )
30 min | Music
A variety show with singers and dancers.
Stars: Joan Clarke, Gillian Hough, Kevan Johnston, Johnny Ladd
5. Canberra Week (1963–1965)
25 min | News, Talk-Show
Aired only in Canberra, segments in this included a round-up of events in Canberra, interviews with personalities, and a gardening segment.
Star: Fraser Parkes
Aired in Canberra only.
6. Country and Western Hour (1963–1972)
60 min | Music
An hour of country and western music.
Stars: Ron Acfield, Auriel Andrew, Julie Anthony, Robyn Archer
7. The Delo and Daly Show (1963– )
Australian variety television series, presenting a mix of Australian and American performers.
Stars: Jonathan Daly, Ken Delo
8. Floorshow (1963– )
30 min | Comedy, Music
A variety show set in a fictional night-club.
Stars: Joe Martin, Enzo Toppano
9. Four for the Show (1963– )
30 min | Music
A weekly music variety series.
Stars: Judy Banks, Michael Cole
10. The Hungry Ones (1963)
30 min | Drama, History
Historical drama about husband and wife convicts, Will and Mary trying to go straight.
Stars: Leonard Teale, Fay Kelton, Edward Hepple, Nigel Lovell
11. New Faces (1963–1985)
60 min | Game-Show
Stars: Terry Dear, Pauline Hanson, Bert Newton, Olivia Newton-John
12. Party Time (1963– )
30 min | Game-Show
Segments included "Letter Box Game" and "Double Your Money".
Stars: Bill Acfield, Myra Roper
13. The Price Is Right (1963– )
30 min | Game-Show
Contestants bid on items in an attempt to win them.
Stars: Horrie Dargie, Avril Hudson
14. Roundabout (1963– )
Drama
Host Bill Collins had his own segment on "Roundabout" where he would talk about film appreciation for young people.
Star: Bill Collins
15. Saturday Date (1963–1967)
60 min | Music
A music show aimed at young teens.
Stars: Jimmy Hannan, Tony Murphy
16. Smugglers Beware (1963– )
30 min | Family
Young William gets involved with a group of smugglers, Huggle and Croaker. William's sister Henrietta has a romance with Jamie, a soldier..
Stars: Paddy Conroy, Jack Allen, Brendon Lunney, Ruth Cracknell
17. Sound of Music (1963–1970)
50 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Dawn Lake, Bobby Limb, Tony Martin, Shirley Bassey
Votes: 21
18. Studio A (1963–1964)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A variety series with music and comedy.
Stars: Dave Reid, Beryl Meekin, Yvonne Barrett, Jan Brinker
19. The Ten Again (1963– )
30 min | Adventure, Family
This is an ABC repackaged version of the GTV-9 series The Terrific Adventures of the Terrible Ten (1960).
Stars: Gary Gray, Gavan Ellis, Lynda Keane, Rhonda Larter
Votes: 14
20. Time Out (1963– )
10 min | History
Australian historical figures (played by leading stage and TV actors) were "interviewed" in this unusual series.
Stars: Alistair Duncan, Lyndall Barbour, Edward Hepple, Robert McDarra
21. Tribunal (1963–1964)
10 min | History
Controversial historical figures (played by actors) are interrogated about their actions.
Stars: Alistair Duncan, Ron Haddrick, Terry McDermott, Max Meldrum
22. Variety 7 (1963–1964)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A live Melbourne-produced variety series.
Stars: Ron Bond, Michael Cole, Bill Collins, George Wallace
23. Vikki (1963– )
30 min | Music
A variety series featuring singer Vikki Hammond.
Stars: Vikki Hammond, Ray Melton, John Rohan
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