TV Shows released in 1956

This I Believe

Prolific radio and television personality Eric Baume would provide a commentary on current world affairs in this series, which aired 5 nights a week.

Calling All Boys

TV Channell

A variety series with singers, musicians, comedians, etc.

Melodie der Welt

Stairway to the Stars

A talent contest featuring singers, dancers, etc.

Stop the Music

A music-based game show which also featured audience participation.

The Johnny O'Connor Show

A short-lived live variety series which aired in the early days of Australian television. It aired in a 15-minute time-slot.

Sydney Tonight

A variety/talk show, with interviews, guests, music, audience participation, etc.

I've Got a Secret

A panel game in which the panel had to determine the "secret" of the contestant.

Books and Authors

Colin Simpson interviewed a different author in each episode.

Accent on Strings

Piano and string recitals.

Home

A programme for the housewife, offering interviews, cooking, beauty tips, etc

Campfire Favourites

A country-and-western themed music series.

What's My Line

A panel game, in which a panel had to determine the occupation of the contestant. Popular though short-lived Australian version of the popular U.S. series, later replaced with a version "Tell the Truth"

At Seven on 7

Howard Craven interviewed personalities.

Amharc Eireann Newsreel

Fun with Charades

A game-show involving charades.

The Isador Goodman Show

A music show in which pianist Isador Goodman performed music on the piano. Debuting 6 November 1956 and running for about a year. Some episodes also featured a guest vocalist. It was a 15-minute show, aired at 7:15PM.

Music Prism

Wedding Day

Game show in which the contestants were couples who had just gotten married