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Young Seven

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Young Seven
GenreChildren's television
Presented by
  • Don Bennetts
  • Madeline Burke
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time
  • 45 minutes
  • 60 minutes
Original release
NetworkHSV-7
Release1957 (1957) –
1960 (1960)

Young Seven is an Australian television series which aired 1957 to 1960 on Melbourne station HSV-7. Originally hosted by Don Bennetts and later by Madeline Burke, it was a children's series aired in an unusual 45-minute time-slot, though towards the end of its run it aired in a 60-minute time-slot. Running time excluding commercials is not known. It was made up of various segments, including "Youth Takes a Bow" and cartoons.[1] In early 1958, it aired at 5:15 p.m., aired against Happy Show on GTV-9 and Children's TV Club on ABV-2.[2] All three series consisted of a mix of local and imported segments.

References

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  1. ^ "Thursday Television". Radio/TV Supplement. The Age. 13 December 1958. p. 12. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Thursday Television". Radio/TV Supplement. The Age. 3 January 1958. p. 12. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
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