In 1971, Australian TV changed forever when a brand new show called 'Young Talent Time' burst onto screens in lounge rooms across the country. For 18 years, it held a place in the hearts of Australians at a time when family entertainment was king and "mullet" hairstyles reigned supreme. A unique mix of pop hits, flashy dance routines and wholesome performances by a team of talented children and teens catapulted the show into enormous success, and launched the careers of some of the country's biggest music exports including Tina Arena and Dannii Minogue. We take a stroll through the past to discover how this TV-music juggernaut came to be one of the most loved shows ever made in Australia.

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WITH THANKS TO:

John Young - Host and Executive Producer of Young Talent Time (1971-1988)

Vicki Thirlwell

Dannii Minogue

Tina Arena

Beven Addinsall

Joey Dee

Vince Deltito

Karen Knowles

Nicole Cooper

Debra Byrne

Meldi Arkinstall

SOURCES:

Archival audio courtesy of John Young

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CREDITS:

Host: Emma Gillespie

Written and Produced by Sydney Pead & Emma Gillespie, with Holly Wainwright

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou

Executive Producer: Sydney Pead

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