Astor Showcase
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| Astor Showcase | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Variety |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Frank Strain |
| Original release | |
| Network | ATN-7 |
| Release | 1957 – 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]
