''The Lorrae Desmond Show'' was an early

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, Australian television music and

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, produced by

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which aired from 1960 to 1964 on the

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hosted by singer and entertainer

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, later best known for her role as Shirley Gilroy in soap opera/serial ''

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'', who won the

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for the program. ''The Lorrae Desmond Show'' was a similar to ''

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'' in the US, with emphasis on live performances and dance numbers. The final episode aired on 27 April 1964. Over 20 episodes of the series are held by the

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Desmond at the time had been described as a talent in the vein of a young

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Cast

Cast: * The Channel 2 singers * Jim Gussey and the ABC dance band * John Lasen and the Squires * Colin Croft * Michael Cole *

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References

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