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The Golden Years of TVW video presentation

ken — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:14:01 +0000

A friendly gathering of television veterans and cinema folk was kindly hosted by the Australian Museum of Motion Picture and Television (AMMPT) on Wednesday 21st of August, 2013. A 51 minute video covering the golden era of TVW was screened on this occasion. AMMPT President (WA) John Fuhrmann introduced the event Gary Carvolth […]

TVW Girls’ Picnic Foiled by Rain

ken — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 08:20:17 +0000

Photo Flashback: TVW Secretaries and Peter Dean (in drag) help celebrate the retirement of Sir James Cruthers in 1981 with their take on the Mickey Mouse Club song A group of former TVW secretaries and production ladies enjoyed reminiscing together on Sunday November 4th 2012. It was planned as a picnic on the foreshore […]

A time when Ugly Men worked for Charity

ken — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:55:06 +0000

Johnny O’Keefe, Graham Kennedy, Bobby Limb and Stuart Wagstaff, shirtless on the first Telethon in 1968 Well before the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Esplanade Train Station and the Transperth City Busport, or the car park on the corner of Mounts Bay Road and William Street, there existed on the same site a fairground called White City, which was established by a charitable group called the Ugly Men's Voluntary Workers Association.

...These bands made guest appearances on the Perth show, where Bill Blaine and the Dynamics were the house band. Coca Cola Hi Fi Club Hops at the Embassy (Courtesy of Colin Nichol) Coca-Cola' subsidiary Gest (Golden West Soft Drinks) also sponsored the Club 7 Teen teenage shows on TVW Channel 7 which were hosted by Gary Carvolth from 1963 to 1964, then by Johnny Young.

Postscript to Fat Cat

ken — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 01:47:10 +0000

Children’s television in Perth has had many memorable local presenters from Rolf Harris to Fat Cat. Even though the Cat was mute, he had plenty of character and was immensely popular. Some of the TVW children’s presenters over the years that come to mind include: Rolf Harris, Carolyn Noble, Gary Carvolth, Jan Bedford, Jim Atkinson, […]

Reg Whiteman (1929 – 2011) Fat Cat Tribute

ken — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:27:24 +0000

Reg Whiteman – the life and soul behind children’s favourite Fat Cat for several decades – died in Perth on Thursday July 28, 2011, aged 82. He had been in poor health for some time. Reg Whiteman – Fat Cat Tribute WA TV History Reg Whiteman (Born 3/8/1929 – Died 28/7/2011) Early in his career […]

Latest Tweets from WA TV History

ken — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 04:29:19 +0000

Been busy uploading lots of history related videos and articles to the internet. Please find below a list of links for those who may be interested… WA TV History’s Twitter page can be found at… http://twitter.com/watvhistory WA TV History’s YouTube page can be found at… http://www.youtube.com/watvhistory watvhistory Tribute to Former ABC Site in Perth (1960-2005) […]

Coralie Condon’s contributions to theatre and television in WA

ken — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:36:00 +0000

WA TV History This is the opening number of 'The Good Oil' a musical comedy written by Coralie Condon and first performed on stage at Perth's Playhouse Theatre in 1958.

... WA TV History This number was from the 1965 TVW Channel 7 production of 'The Good Oil' (a musical comedy written by Coralie Condon) features Jill Perryman and Kevan Johnston.

The Seven Logo Hunt

ken — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:22:31 +0000

Andrew Bayley of TELEVISIONAU (http://www.televisionau.com) posed a question regarding a TV Week article from 1973 showing the Number 96 star Abigail, on a visit to Perth. Andrew was curious as the T-shirt she was wearing was emblazoned with the Circle 7 logo. A logo Andrew was familiar with in the eastern states, but not aware […]

Future site for Seven and a flash back in time for Michael Edgley

ken — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:02:24 +0000

TVW in 1973 Western Australia’s first television station TVW Channel 7 opened on October 16th, 1959. The second commercial station STW Channel 9 commenced full program broadcasts on June 12th, 1965. There was a long pause before the third commercial station NEW Channel 10 opened on May 20, 1988. STW in 1988 All commercial stations […]

TVW Reunion Photos courtesy of Nigel Felangue

ken — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:36:24 +0000

Carolyn Noble will be remembered as a popular personality who started with the children's programs and became involved with the woman's shows and the Logie Award winning Stars of he Future.

... Audrey Barnaby has enjoyed a close and continuous relationship with Coralie Condon from the 1958 stage production of Coralie's musical comedy 'The Good Oil' to the establishment of the make-up section and on-air presentation for the woman's programs.