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3 October 1980 - Show #260

The show is hosted in turn by Jimmy Manzie (Breakers), Chris Venn (Delaney Venn), Chrissy & Lindsay Hammond (Cheetah), and Michael Hutchence (INXS). Molly interviews John Farrar. Live studio acts include Breakers “When I’m on TV,” Delaney Venn “No Expectations,” Cheetah “Spend the Night,” and INXS “Just Keep Walkin’.” Chartbusters: Ol’55 “Two Faces Have I,” Cliff Richard “Dreamin’,” Skatt Bros “Life at the Outpost,” George Benson “Give Me the Night.” Local video: Mark Gillespie “Small Mercies.” Overseas videos: Stevie Wonder “Master Blaster,” Willie Nelson “On the Road Again,” Dexy’s Midnight Runners “Geno,” Whitesnake “Fool for Your Lovin’,” ABBA “The Winner Takes It All.” Top Ten: Rocky Burnette, Martha & the Muffins, Romantics, David Bowie, ONJ/ELO, Kate Bush, Diana Ross, Irene Cara, Leo Sayer.

English
  • Originally Aired October 5, 1980
  • Runtime 55 minutes
  • Content Rating Australia G
  • Notes Is a season finale
  • Created October 8, 2025 by
    therowdyman
  • Modified October 16, 2025 by
    therowdyman
Name Type Role
Michael Hutchence Host