Astor Showcase
Astor Showcase was an Australian television variety series which aired from 1957 to 1959 on Sydney station ATN-7.
As the title suggests, it was sponsored by Astor Radio Corporation. The producer was Frank Strain.[1] The orchestra was conducted by Tommy Tycho.
An edition broadcast on 26 April 1958 had an ANZAC theme, presenting songs made popular during the two world wars.[2] An episode broadcast on 15 September 1958 was recorded in Melbourne for Sydney broadcast, and featured Graham Kennedy and Panda Lisner.[3] The edition broadcast on 27 December 1958 had the theme of "Hits of 1958", featuring Margaret Day, Harold Rugless, Neil Williams, Nola and Olive Lester, Barry Davies, and Charlie Parker.[4]
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References[]
- ^ "Man Behind The Scenes". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 15.
- ^ "TV Program of War Songs". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 4.
- ^ "Melbourne Show". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 9.
- ^ "Mr. Eccleston Is on Again". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 3.
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Categories:
- Seven Network original programming
- 1957 Australian television series debuts
- 1959 Australian television series endings
- Australian variety television shows
- Black-and-white Australian television shows
- English-language television shows