The Lucky Show

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The Lucky Show
Genre
Presented byGeorge Foster
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production location TCN-9 Willoughby, New South Wales
Running time60 minutes
Original release
Network Nine Network
Release13 May 1959 (1959-05-13) 
1961 (1961)

The Lucky Show was an Australian television series which aired from 1959 to 1961 on Sydney station TCN-9. Chuck Faulkner was originally announced as host, but was replaced prior to the first broadcast with George Foster. [1] The series was a mix of game show and variety show, and episodes aired in a 60-minute time-slot during daytime. In 1961, The Lucky Show and The Happy Show were merged to create Happy Go Lucky , [2] which should not be confused with Melbourne series The Happy Go Lucky Show (1957-1959). It is not known if any kinescopes or video-tapes still exist of The Lucky Show.

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References

  1. "Channel Spots". TV Guide. Sydney Morning Herald . 18 May 1959. p. 1. Retrieved 18 February 2014 via Google News.
  2. "Program Changes". TV Guide. Sydney Morning Herald . 13 March 1961. p. 1. Retrieved 18 February 2014 via Google News.