Countdown

Australian music television series

Started: November 8, 1974
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Ended: July 19, 1987
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Network: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Seasons: 14
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Episodes: 563
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Country of origin: Australia
Original language: English

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Countdown is an Australian music television program, broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation from 8 November 1974 until 19 July 1987. It was created by executive producer Michael Shrimpton, producer/director Robbie Weekes and record producer and music journalist Ian "Molly" Meldrum. Countdown was produced at the studios of the ABC in the Melbourne suburb of Ripponlea. It was screened Sunday night from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

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Presenter: Molly Meldrum
Camera setup: multiple-camera setup
Color: black-and-white
Website: countdown.com.au language: English · archive url: web.archive.org

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