The Late Show (1957 TV series)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television entertainment |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Defunct | 1959 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Products | Variety television program |
The Late Show was a variety program broadcast in Australia from 1957 until 1959 on Melbourne's HSV-7. Airing three nights weekly—Tuesdays through Thursdays—it vied for viewers against the well-known In Melbourne Tonight on GTV-9. The series combined musical performances with comedic segments. Throughout its run, hosts included John D'Arcy, Bert Newton, and the initial presenter Noel Ferrier.
On 22 August 1957, The Age featured an article marking Bert Newton's first appearance, praising his engaging manner and warm approach, which provided a contrast to Graham Kennedy of GTV-9.
While kinescope and videotape recording methods were available during the show's production, the extent of surviving material remains uncertain. Episodes featuring Noel Ferrier are believed to be lost, and additional recordings may have been erased, illustrating the irregular archival practices for Australian television in that period. Following The Late Show, HSV-7 introduced Club Seven as its replacement.