Surviving examples of 1957 Australian television
The following is a hopefully incomplete list of surviving examples of Australian television from 1957. These programs exist as kinescope recordings.
See this list of 1957 Australian television series debuts:
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See this list of 1957 Australian television series debuts:
[link]http://www.imdb.com/list/ls056259288/[/link]
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- StarsAlfred HillA programme featuring the famous composer Alfred Hill.ABC. Held by National Archives.
- A live four-part series, presenting Australian folk songs.ABC. Single episode held by National Archives of Australia.
- StarsClaudio ArrauNicolai MalkoA televised concert by visiting Chilean pianist Claudio Arrau, who performs Beethoven's Concerto No. 5 in E Flat.ABC. Copy may be held by National Archives of Australia under the title "Concert - Sdyney Symphony Orchestra - Claudio Arrau, Nicolai Malko".
- StarsJack DaveyContestants tried to win trips to locations around Australia. The final segment was a contest between two contestants who tried to win a trip overseas.ATN-7/GTV-9. Several episodes are held by National Film and Sound Archive.
- StarsJack DaveyATN-7/GTV-9. Several episodes are held by National Film and Sound Archive.
- StarsJohn D'ArcyDon BennettsJoan BilceauxHit recordings were danced to and lip-synced in settings.HSV-7/TCN-9. National Film and Sound Archive holds a number of episodes of this series, but it is not clear if any are from 1957.
- StarsMargaret DayNoel GilmourJohnny GredulaA live variety show, starring vocalist Johnny Gredula.ABC. A single episode may be held by National Archives of Australia under the title "Johnny Gredula".
- StarsTerry DearJosephine O'NeillElizabeth RiddellA discussion series featuring a panel of three women and one man.ATN-7/GTV-9. Several episodes are held by National Film and Sound Archive.
- StarsLeontyne PriceA live recital by soprano Leontyne Price which aired in a 35-minute time-slot, televised direct from Sydney Town Hall.ABC. A copy may be held by National Archives of Australia under the title "This Is Leontyne Price".
- StarsOrmonde DouglasMaureen BoyceWendy PomroyA live variety series, with music performances.ABC. Single episode held by National Archives of Australia
- StarsHarry DearthTony WagerGeorge FosterTwo celebrity teams competed in a game of charades.ATN-7/GTV-9. Footage from an episode is reported to have appeared in a 1990s TV special, suggesting it might still exist.
- StarsJack DaveyA guessing game in which panelists and contestants had to determine what phrase the host has picked.ATV-7/GTV-9. Several episodes are held by National Film and Sound Archive.
- StarsJohn DeaseATV-7/GTV-9. One episode confirmed to exist, held by National Film and Sound Archive, but it has poor sound quality.
- StarsAlwyn KurtsA game show. Each episode featured three couples, which were quizzed to see which featured "the most human husband".GTV-9. Two episodes exist, at least one of which is from 1957. Both held by National Film and Sound Archive.
- StarsJohn WestA presentation of dancing from Sydney Town Hall.ABC. Held by National Film and Sound Archive.
- DirectorRaymond MenmuirStarsDon CrosbyBruce BeebyWinifred GreenA live television play, a suspense drama concerning an English physicist.ABC. Possibly held by National Film and Sound Archive, who hold two items with this title. Perhaps two copies or two halves?
- StarsDouglass ChannelReg LewisWilbur KentwellA variety series with singers, musicians, comedians, etc.ABC. A single 1957 episode may or may not be held by National Archives of Australia, but credited to the wrong title ("TV Channel") and wrong date.
- StarsWilliam ClausonA live 40-minute Sydney-aired recital by American folk singer William Clauson. It aired on non-commercial television.ABC. Held by National Archives of Australia.