TV Shows released in 1957

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Melbourne Magazine

This early Australian television series usually featuring interviews with prominent personalities.

Tele-Variety

A four-part variety series, with episodes featuring music, dancers, instrumentalists, balancing acts, etc.

It Pays to Be Funny

Contestants were put through amusing situations in order to win prizes.

The Quiz Kids

Look Who's Dropped In

This four-part variety series presented jazz music.

TV Disc Jockey

Originally the series consisted of John Godson playing records, with the visual consisting of the record going round. Later, a live band joined, and teenagers were invited to dance to the records.

TV Talent Scout

A talent contest, featuring singers, musicians, dancers, comedy acts, etc. The acts were accompanied by a recurring set of musicians.

The Johnny Gredula Show

A live variety show, starring vocalist Johnny Gredula.

Open House

This series featured interviews, music, and guest artists.

Choice of the People

Pianist Milton Saunders played requested songs, on either the piano or organ.

The Footy Show

Swallow's Parade

This series was a talent contest, featuring singers, instrumentalists, etc.

Astor Showcase

This was a regular variety series. Some of the episodes were themed, such as an episode dedicated to "Hits of 1958", an episode dedicated to songs of the two world wars, etc.

Blues, Studio One

This short-lived music programme starred jazz singer Joan Bilceaux and her Quintet.

Melody Time

A live variety series, with music performances.

Sunday Debate

T.V. Town Talk

Eric Welch's Sports Album

The series presented vintage newsreel clips, as well as live interviews.

Rendezvous at Romano's

A variety series which aired for four episodes. Possibly set at the now-defunct "Romano's" restaurant in Sydney.