Desmond and the Channel 9-Pins
| Desmond and the Channel 9-Pins | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Children's |
| Presented by |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Original release | |
| Network | TCN-9 |
| Release | 1957 – 1962 |
Desmond and the Channel 9-Pins was an Australian television series which aired from 1957 to 1962 on Sydney station TCN-9. Compered by Desmond Tester, it was a children's series. In 1961, Tester retired from appearing on-screen on the series, but continued to write, producer and direct the show.[1] His hosting job was taken over by Cherrie Butlin.
The series replaced Fun Farm on TCN-9's schedule.
It is not known how many episodes still exist, given the wiping of the era. Two episodes, one from 1958 and the other from 1960, are held by National Film and Sound Archive[2][3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Heiress takes over Ninepins". The Australian Women's Weekly. Vol. 29, no. 13. Australia. 30 August 1961. p. 19. Retrieved 17 September 2013 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "DESMOND AND THE CHANNEL NINE PINS". National Film & Sound Archive. Archived from the original on 9 July 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
- ^ "DESMOND AND THE CHANNEL 9 PINS. [1960]. STRICTLY FOR MODERNS". National Film and Sound Archive. Archived from the original on 9 July 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
