Astor Showcase
GenreVariety
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerFrank Strain
Original release
NetworkATN-7
Release1957 (1957) –
1959 (1959)

Astor Showcase was an Australian television variety series which aired from 1957 to 1959 on Sydney station ATN-7.

As the title suggests, it was sponsored by Astor Radio Corporation. The producer was Frank Strain.[1] The orchestra was conducted by Tommy Tycho.

An edition broadcast on 26 April 1958 had an ANZAC theme, presenting songs made popular during the two world wars.[2] An episode broadcast on 15 September 1958 was recorded in Melbourne for Sydney broadcast, and featured Graham Kennedy and Panda Lisner.[3] The edition broadcast on 27 December 1958 had the theme of "Hits of 1958", featuring Margaret Day, Harold Rugless, Neil Williams, Nola and Olive Lester, Barry Davies, and Charlie Parker.[4]

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References

  1. ^ "Man Behind The Scenes". The Sydney Morning Herald. 19 May 1958. p. 15. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  2. ^ "TV Program of War Songs". The Sydney Morning Herald. 26 April 1958. p. 4. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  3. ^ "Melbourne Show". The Sydney Morning Herald. 15 September 1958. p. 9. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  4. ^ "Mr. Eccleston Is On Again". The Sydney Morning Herald. 27 December 1958. p. 3. Retrieved 18 June 2013.

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