1950s TV series by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
....which at the time was known as the Australian Broadcasting Commission. This is a public broadcaster, so expect an interesting mix of programs.
ABC's programs of that era were generally live, though many were recorded (via kinescopes) for interstate broadcast.
This list excludes the many one-off programs aired on ABC during the 1950s.
ABC's programs of that era were generally live, though many were recorded (via kinescopes) for interstate broadcast.
This list excludes the many one-off programs aired on ABC during the 1950s.
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- StarsJean BattersbyNance DonkinCorrine Kerby"Woman's World" was a television series featuring various segments of interest to women, including fashion, cooking, book reviews, etc; running out of Sydney and Melbourne between 1956 - 1963.
- StarsVal CooneyAn interview programme which also included variety segments (such as singers, etc).
- StarsDouglass ChannelReg LewisWilbur KentwellA variety series with singers, musicians, comedians, etc.
- StarsCorinne KerbyReg NealThis early Australian television series usually featuring interviews with prominent personalities.
- StarsLewis CassonLionel HarrisAnona WinnA weekly series of interviews in a 15-minute time-slot.
- StarsOrmonde DouglasMaureen BoyceWendy PomroyA live variety series, with music performances.
- StarsGeorge F. KerrJohn MorganLaurier LangeEach play was based on real criminal cases. The Robert Wood Trial 4 September 1957. The Wallace Case 20 November 1957. The Rattenbury Case 18 June 1958. The Trial Of Madeleine Smith 13 August 1958.
- A live four-part series, presenting Australian folk songs.
- StarsJohnny CraigGus MerziShirley EvansA four-part variety series, with episodes featuring music, dancers, instrumentalists, balancing acts, etc.
- StarsGeorge TrevareThis four-part variety series presented jazz music.
- StarsBruce BeebyDouglass ChannelA game show with a celebrity panel who have to try and find the link between the various guests.
- StarsJames StuckeyA religious series. Hosts varied, but included Rev. James Stuckey.
- StarsHarry DearthA panel game, in which the panel (within a time-limit) had to determine which event or person was depicted in a partially hidden picture.
- StarsKen NoyleBeryl MeekinRed MooreA live television variety series, with music, comedy etc.
- A three-part programme about Sydney's changing architecture. The first episode was a live outside telecast showing the skyline, the second episode was a filmed programme, and third episode was a live studio talk.
- Educational series for schools which aired live on Wednesdays, but it was also kinescoped and shown during the evening on Thursdays.
- StarsGraeme BellA music orientated show hosted by Graeme Bell.
- StarsRon FabriGino HernandezA Sydney-produced variety series, with emphasis on Latin-American music.
- StarsDaphne BarkerA programme of different types of dancing.
- StarsJune BassiLeo BassiWilhelmina BerminghamVariety series featuring international performers.
- Educational television program intended to be viewed in primary schools (but could also be viewed by regular viewers). Topics including making decorations for Christmas parties, making Christmas cards, making wrapping paper.
- StarsHarry WillisJohnny WadeA live variety show, with a Hawaiian theme.
- StarsPaul RobesonSyd HeylenJack AllanA minstrel variety show, with some of the performers appearing in blackface.No comment.
- StarsVal CooneyJack Allan
- An educational series for schools which aired live.
- StarsGeorge AssangMusic show aired in a 15-minute time-slot.
- StarsCharles ButtroseA panel interview show.
- StarsBob CornishRobert PeachFrank DohertyA panel game in which two teams complete.
- StarsJohn Davis McCaugheyAn eight part series about the meaning of the Bible. Aired live in Melbourne, it was kinescoped for Sydney broadcast.
- Intended to be viewed in schools, this was a two-episode educational series about television: "In and Around the Studio" and "Lines of Dots".
- StarsMervyn BrayAlan EddyPaul GavinSea shanties were sung by the cast.
- StarsPeter MacGregorThis short-lived series featured interviews with women who were in the top ranks of their profession.
- A series of educational telecasts for schools, done in a 20-minute time-slot, on subjects such as "power from the atom" and plankton.
- StarsAnnette KloogerA variety series featuring singer Annette Klooger.
- StarsJohnny O'KeefeVariety show featuring rock and roll music.
- Educational telecasts for schools aired on non-commercial television. Each episode about a different nationality: English, Dutch, Italian and Norwegian.
- StarsVija VetraRobert WilsonVija Vetra danced while accompanied by a pianist
- StarsEric BaumeA short-lived interview series hosted by prolific radio and television personality Eric Baume.
- StarsRod MurdochAn educational telecast aired in a 20-minute time-slot. Four episodes were produced.
- An educational series for schools aired on non-commercial television (ABC). Places shown included an oil refinery, and the Royal Mint in William Street.
- StarsDon BurrowsFreddie LoganDave RutledgeA variety series, with emphasis on jazz music.
- StarsBob CornishCorinne KerbyMax BlakeA live variety series which aired in a 45-minute time-slot. Performers ranged from singers to novelty acts.
- An educational telecast for schools aired in a 20-minute time-slot, looking at jobs such as timbergetter, woolclasser, glassblower, etc.
- StarsKen TillsonHeather McCraeWilliam CarseThis six-part television series presented excerpts from various ballets.
- StarsNorman HetheringtonPatricia LovellJane FennellMr. Squiggle is a marionette with a pencil for a nose, who visits his friends from his home at 93 Crater Crescent on the Moon, flying in his pet rocket (named Rocket).
- StarsRobert PeachThe panel and the audience would be asked questions, on which they would provide their opinions. In each episode the audience consisted of members of a different group or organization.
- StarsBill BradyA live variety series, featuring a range of performers including music acts, comedy acts, acrobats, and other variety acts.
- StarsAdrian BendallAnne LevinA music program aired in a 15-minute time-slot.
- StarsBob WaltersPeter MartinBilly HydeA variety series featuring jazz music.
- StarsKeith GloverClive HearneA live variety series, presenting ballroom music and dancing. Music provided by ABC Melbourne Dance Band.
- StarsJohn BluthalMichael ColeHenry GilbertA live variety show spoofing Victorian music hall.
- StarsMax BostickFrankie DavidsonHeather HorwoodA live variety series which aired for three series. The cast was different in each series.
- StarsTed PrestonA live variety show produced in Melbourne.
- StarsColin WilliamsA religious series.