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1 online resource (streaming video file) (55 min. 11 sec.) ; 335219279 bytes |
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This two-part documentary series celebrates the 40th anniversary of iconic Australian music television program Countdown. Countdown influenced a generation and kick-started the careers of some of the world's greatest musical artists. Host Julia Zemiro takes us on a journey of discovery with the story of Countdown. Backed by a stellar cast of stars and with original footage and music, this is a program which brings the music of the 70s and 80s alive.Originally intended as an 8 x 30 min show, it went on to become a flagship ABC program with a presenter like no other. The producers certainly got more than they bargained for with Ian 'Molly' Meldrum. Meldrum's enthusiasm shot through television sets all over the country in a way Australians had never seen before. The production values and Meldrum's ability to spot a hit meant Countdown was quickly able to establish a stable of local stars. John Paul Young, Skyhooks, Sherbet, John Farnham, Marcia Hines and AC/DC were all regular artists who benefitted.Molly could hear a hit at 20 paces. They occasionally made decisions having far-reaching consequences. Forcing ABBA to release Mamma Mia was a major breakthrough never forgotten and friendships were made with artists such as Rod Stewart, Elton John and KISS.A new generation in the Australian suburbs was quietly discovering its sexuality. And via an unprecedented performance by Iggy Pop in 1979; some of them even discovered punk. #countdownPRODUCTION DETAILS:An ABC Production. Director/Producer Jeremy Boylen. Executive Producer Margot Phillipson. Head of ABC Factual Phil Craig |
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Closed captioning in English |
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Broadcast 2014-11-16 at 19:40:00 |
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Classification: PG |
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Artists -- Interviews.
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Rock musicians -- Psychology.
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Television programs -- Standards.
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Countdown (Television program)
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Popular music -- Songs and music.
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Australia.
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Streaming video
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Boylen, Jeremy, director
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Zemiro, Julia, host
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Braithwaite, Daryl, contributor
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Farnham, John, contributor
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Gock, Les, contributor
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Gudsinki, Michael, contributor
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Hines, Marcia, contributor
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Holden, Mark, contributor
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Mannix, Brian, contributor
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Meldrum, Ian, contributor
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Nylon, Richard, contributor
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Quatro, Suzi, contributor
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Sayer, Leo, contributor
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Stanley, Paul, contributor
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Stewart, Rod, contributor
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Symons, Red, contributor
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Ulvaeus, Bjorn, contributor
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Young, John Paul, contributor
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