AustLit
The material on this page is available to AustLit subscribers. If you are a subscriber or are from a subscribing organisation, please log in to gain full access. To explore options for subscribing to this unique teaching, research, and publishing resource for Australian culture and storytelling, please contact us or find out more.
Film Details - Nine Network , 1957-1970
Production Companies:
GTV-9 (Melbourne).
Cast:
The primary host was Graham Kennedy, with additional guest hosts for various programs.
Kennedy's original straight man was Geoff Corke: when he died, Bert Newton moved from HSV-7 to partner Kennedy.
Other cast members included Joff Ellen, Val Ruff, Panda Lisner, Mary Hardy, Rosie Sturgess, Patti McGrath [Patti Newton], Toni Lamond, Philip Brady, Johnny Ladd, Noel Ferrier, Elaine McKenna, Bill McCormick, and Ted Hamilton.
Release Dates:
First aired on 6 May 1957. Ceased airing in 1970.
Location:
- Filmed in Melbourne.