Probably the best remembered of the many radio talent quests which blossomed during the 1940's and 50's . Compared by Harry Dearth and Dick Fair during the 1940's, and by Terry Dear in the 50's, Australia's Amateur Hour was broadcast each week from locations all over Australia. It gave young hopefuls with dreams of stardom the opportunity of being famous on radio.
The program was created for, and sponsored by, Lever brothers for its entire run of almost twenty years. It was the platform from which a number of well-known variety performers launched their careers.
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Thank you for this, this sounds fabulous, can't wait to hear the amateurs!
Your welcome, hope to run across more episodes someday.