Mainly for Women

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Mainly for Women
GenreLifestyle
Presented byCorinne Kerby
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Original release
Network ABC Television
Release1961 (1961) 
1964 (1964)

Mainly for Women is an Australian television series which aired 1961 to 1964 on ABC. Hosted by Corinne Kerby, it was a daytime series aimed at women of the period. It was produced in Melbourne and shown interstate, and included segments on subjects such as cooking, fashion and interviews.

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Examples of format

In one episode, there was a discussion chaired by Jean Battersby, tips on the game of bowls, the making of bread and buns, and a music interlude. [1] In another episode, the segments included an interview with Joanne Lyne, "Beauty Box", and letters. [2] Another episode featured "Beauty Box", a segment on "malayan cooking", and keep fit exercises. [3]

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References

  1. "TV Programmes - City and Country". TV & Radio Guide. The Age . 8 March 1962. p. 6. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  2. "TV Programmes - City and Country". TV & Radio Guide. The Age . 26 April 1962. p. 6. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  3. "TV Programmes - City and Country". TV & Radio Guide. The Age . 2 August 1962. p. 6. Retrieved 28 May 2022.