The Evie Hayes Show
The Evie Hayes Show was a variety program from Australia featuring the singer Evie Hayes as the lead. This 30-minute series premiered on 4 July 1960 and consisted of a single season with eight episodes broadcast on Melbourne's ABV-2, while also being shown on Sydney's ABN-2. During this period, ABC variety productions typically presented shorter seasons compared to commercial Australian networks.
The program was transmitted live and included musical accompaniment by the ABC Melbourne Dance Band. Alongside Hayes, the show showcased talents such as Reg Grey, Joan Clarke, Raymond McDonald, Verona Cappadona, Frankie Davidson, The Unichords, Alan Eddy, Annette Klooger, Barry Purcell, Will Mahoney, June Barton, Ian Williams, Gaynor Bunning, Tony Jenkins, Graeme Bent, Clive Hearne, Fay Agnew, Bob Garrity, Johnny Marco, and Margaret Becker.
An additional series of episodes was produced when the show returned in 1962.