Two's Company (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television entertainment |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Defunct | 1961 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Two's Company was an Australian variety television program that was presented in three distinct versions on Melbourne's ABV-2 channel.
The initial iteration was broadcast in 1959, comprising seven episodes. This edition showcased Max Bostick's Sextet, Frankie Davidson, and Heather Horwood. Among the guests were Davidson's young son, vocalists Jackie Bowkett, Frank Rich, Bill French, Graeme Bent, as well as hammond organist Ian Thomas and piano accordionist Sergio Fochi.
In 1960, the second series aired over six episodes, headlined by vocalists Judy Banks and Rod McLennan, accompanied by the Ted Preston Quintet. Guest artists included Terry Stanhope, June Carey, Jan Fraser, John Rohan, Hazel McInerney, Gavin Paul, Paula Langlands, Keith Petersen, Gaynor Bunning, Ron Cadee, Margaret Becker, and Robert Peach.
The third version was broadcast from late 1960 until 2 January 1961, also spanning six episodes. This series featured John and Shirley Broadway together with vocal ensemble The Tri-Tones and the Ted Preston Quintet. Guest appearances included Gavin Paul, John Dooland, Terry Stanhope, and Frankie Davidson.
Episode status
The preservation of early Australian television recordings remains uncertain. However, two episodes dated 19 December 1960 and 2 January 1961 are held in the collection of the National Film and Sound Archive.