This Is Television

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]

"This Is Television"
The General Motors Hour episode
Sydney Morning Herald 25 Jul 1960
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 2
Directed byRod Kinnear
Written byGraham Freudenberg
Presented byHarry Dearth
Produced byGraham Freudenberg
Original air dateJune 25, 1960 (1960-06-25)
Running time60 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]

Reception

The Australian Woman's Weekly said it had "a tight script, well delivered, and gave a clear and interesting picture of what goes on."[4]

References

  1. "New drama on Ch 7". The Sydney Morning Herald. 14 June 1960. p. 18.
  2. "NFSA - GENERAL MOTORS HOUR. EP. 02, THIS IS TELEVISION". www.collection.nfsa.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  3. Vagg, Stephen (2023-08-08). "Forgotten Australian Television Documentaries: This is Television". FilmInk. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  4. "Dreams for winners and losers". The Australian Women's Weekly. Vol. 28, no. 7. Australia, Australia. 20 July 1960. p. 55. Retrieved 26 June 2023 via National Library of Australia.
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