Parkinson In Australia 1979
What is Parkinson In Australia?
Parkinson In Australia is a television talk show that aired in 1979. It serves as the Australian version of Michael Parkinson's United Kingdom talk show.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 85
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 31, 1979
- Networks
- ABC TV
- Genres
- Talk
- Updated
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Parkinson In Australia is a television talk show that aired in 1979. It serves as the Australian version of Michael Parkinson's United Kingdom talk show. The program features host Michael Parkinson interviewing a broad range of famous Australians, and in later series, the show also features interviews with international stars. A parallel series of the program was shown in Australia, running alongside the original UK-based production which was transmitted during the summer lull in a late-night Saturday slot, as well as a second mid-week edition introduced from 1979 when the series was on the air.
Should you watch it?
“Michael Parkinson brings his signature interview style to Australia in this classic talk show series.”
- Features candid interviews with a diverse range of prominent Australian figures.
- Showcases the transition of a successful UK format to an Australian television setting.
- Includes appearances by international stars in later series installments.
- The interview-based format may feel slow-paced compared to modern, high-energy variety programs.
Watch it if you enjoy historical television archives and deep-dive conversations with public figures.
The series maintains a professional, conversational tone with a measured pace suitable for general audiences interested in media history.
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It is worth watching for viewers interested in the history of talk shows and archival footage of notable figures from the 1970s.
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