AustLit

Type of Media

Television

Access for Researchers

By appointment

Content Summary

Television programs:

• “Man on the Moon”, original script by Ian Evans and music cue sheet for special program telecast nationally on the 7 network on the eve of the launch of the first manned moon flight, with Roger Climpson as host/narrator, 16 July 1969
• “The Fabulous Sixties”, script by Ian Evans of 3-hour TV special, produced by him and narrated by Max Rowley with Roger Climpson as host. Promo for the program, converted to digital format, December 1969
• Documentary, 16mm b&w film print of half-hour documentary of voyage from Sydney to Auckland of Chilean sail-training ship, Esmeralda, made for “Seven Days” current affairs program, ATN7, 1961

Other:

• Newsroom publicity photographic print, Ian Evans and newsreader Roger Climpson in the ATN7 newsroom in Mobbs Lane, Epping, 1972
• NSW Police press pass for Ian Evans, 1966

Comments

Ian Evans started his journalism career at the "Daily Mirror" newspaper. He moved on to the ATN7 newsroom, where he was a senior journalist and producer between 1961 and 1972. He was a D grade journalist when appointed in 1961 but an A-plus in 1972.

Keywords

Ian Evans, ATN7, 7 Network, news, current affairs, Roger Climpson, Max Rowley

Contact Name

Mr Ian Evans

Address

NSW

Phone and Fax

Ph +61 (2) 6684 7677

Email

ianevans@oldhouses.com.au

Website Link 1

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