Astor Showcase

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]

See also

References
  1. "Man Behind The Scenes, The Sydney Morning Herald - Page 15, Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
  2. "TV Program of War Songs, The Sydney Morning Herald, Page 4 - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
  3. "Melbourne Show, The Sydney Morning Herald, Page 9 - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
  4. "Mr. Eccleston Is On Again, The Sydney Morning Herald, Page 3 - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
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