Floorshow

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Floorshow
Genre Variety
Presented byJoe Martin
StarringEnzo Toppano
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Original release
Network ABC Television
Release1963 (1963)

Floorshow is an Australian television series which aired in 1963 on ABC Television. It was a variety series set in a fictional night-club, hosted by Joe Martin, and also featuring Enzo Toppano and his sextet. [1] Acts included singers, dancers, musicians and such.

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Despite having aired in an era where variety series were often wiped, three episodes are held by the National Film and Sound Archive. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "FLOORSHOW". National Film and Sound Archive . Archived from the original on 14 February 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  2. "FLOORSHOW EP. 03". National Film and Sound Archive . Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  3. "FLOORSHOW EP. 09". National Film and Sound Archive . Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  4. "FLOORSHOW. [UNIDENTIFIED EPISODE : NO. 1]". National Film and Sound Archive . Retrieved 5 January 2024.