This Is Television
2nd episode of the 1st season of The General Motors Hour#Television
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"This Is Television" is a 1960 Australian television documentary which appeared as an episode of The General Motors Hour.[1] It included behind the scenes look at the following:[2][3]
- a brief overview of how television works with Eric Pearce
- preparation of a variety show
- look at the production of The Grey Nurse Said Nothing
- preparation of In Melbourne Tonight
- the role of critics, including a discussion involving Frank Thring and newspaper critic John Moses
- appearances by Galatea and the Horrie Dargie Quintet
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 2
Episode 2
Directed byRod Kinnear
Written byGraham Freudenberg
Presented byHarry Dearth
| "This Is Television" | |
|---|---|
| The General Motors Hour episode | |
 Sydney Morning Herald 25 Jul 1960 | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Rod Kinnear |
| Written by | Graham Freudenberg |
| Presented by | Harry Dearth |
| Original air date | June 25, 1960 |
| Running time | 60 mins |
| Guest appearance | |
| Eric Pearce | |
Advertisements for General Motors Holden appear throughout.
The documentary is hosted by radio and television presenter Harry Dearth and narrated by Melbourne newsreader Eric Pearce.[3]