List of 1962 Australian television series debuts
by Thor-Delta | created - 20 Sep 2014 | updated - 01 Jun 2015 | PublicThe following is an incomplete list of Australian television series which debuted in 1962. Please note that some of these series aired in a single city only.
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2. The Bryan Davies Show (1962–1963)
60 min | Music
A music show, it offered music aimed at both the teenage audience as well as older viewers.
Stars: Don Burrows, Bryan Davies, Alan Dean, Shirley McDonald
4. Channel 10 Showtime (1962– )
60 min
A live show with local talent (in Traralgon). For a while it also featured a "pretty girl" contest.
Note: this aired on a regional station in country Victoria. No relation to Network Ten, which came later.
5. Daly at Night (1962–1963)
60 min | Talk-Show
An interview series hosted by American-born Jonathan Daly, and featuring a regular panel.
Stars: Jonathan Daly, Horrie Dargie, Vikki Hammond, Lou Richards
6. First Appearances (1962– )
30 min | Music
A short-lived variety series featuring acts who hadn't previously appeared on ABC television.
Star: Peter Colville
7. The Gold Rush (1962– )
60 min | Documentary
A three-part documentary about the Australian gold rush of the 1800s.
8. Jonah (1962–1964)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, History
"Jonah" is a historical drama series about Jonah Locke, a merchant trader in the early Australian colony.
Stars: Hilary Bamberger, Neil Fitzpatrick, Brian James, Harry Dearth
(note: this was an early attempt at Australian television drama)
9. Junior Sports Magazine (1962–1965)
30 min | Sport
A weekly sports show for teenage viewers.
Star: John O'Reilly
10. Trad Jazz (1962–1963)
30 min | Music
Originally this series featured only trad jazz music. Later, it was re-titled "Just Jazz" and included other sorts of jazz music.
Star: Graeme Bell
11. Letter Box (1962– )
30 min | Game-Show
A game show in which contestants tried to build up words.
Stars: Bill Acfield, Myra Roper
12. Make a Wish (1962–1964)
30 min
A daytime program for women.
Stars: Ron Cadee, June Lansell, Larry K. Nixon, Wally Peterson
13. Make Mine Music (1962– )
30 min | Music
A sing-along music series, which also featured a musical quiz.
Stars: Graeme Bent, Ron Cadee, John D'Arcy, Jocelyn Terry
14. The Patriots (1962)
30 min | Drama, History
William Charles Wentworth gets into trouble with the governor who believes Sydney is still British when he starts a newspaper called "The Australian".
Stars: James Condon, Allan Trevor, Nigel Lovell, Beverley Phillips
15. Personally Yours (1962– )
30 min | Music
A Melbourne-produced variety series.
Stars: Horrie Dargie, Jon Finlayson, Bob Hornery, Paule Roussel
17. The Red Moore Show (1962– )
30 min | Comedy, Music
A Sydney-produced variety show.
Stars: Colin Croft, Paula Langlands, Red Moore, Peggy Mortimer
18. Say When (1962–1964)
30 min | Game-Show
The game show where contestants picked prizes while trying not to go over a predetermined amount. It was the Australian version of the American game show of the same name. Hosted by Jimmy Hannan.
Stars: Jimmy Hannan, Valerie May
19. Sing, Sing, Sing (1962–1965)
60 min | Music
A weekly music series.
Stars: Olivia Newton-John, Lionel Long, Johnny O'Keefe, Helen Zerefos
20. Startime (1962)
60 min | Music
A variety show with emphasis on music.
Stars: John Laws, Carlu Carter, Bill McGrath, Judy Cannon
22. Teen Time (1962–1964)
60 min
This was a regional (in Traralgon) series aimed at teenagers.
Stars: Jill Burns, Johnny Chester, Bob Kellow, Keith McGowan
23. Video Village (1962–1966)
30 min | Game-Show
A game show where contestants played on a game board village.
Stars: Liz Harris, Danny Webb, Chris Christensen, Ian Boyce
24. What's the Meaning? (1962– )
30 min | Game-Show
A game show featuring a champion and challengers.
Star: Larry K. Nixon
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