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Synopsis

Debut episode in the first series about Wayne Anderson, “Manurewa’s greatest singer”, and his attempts to break out of the rest home circuit and find fame and fortune. Wayne dreams of taking the “evergreen” music of his idols Engelbert and Elvis to the world; but even his manager’s show business links (working in a video store) aren’t bringing in the 50 dollar gig he needs each week. Things may be looking up with the best perm Wayne’s ever had — and an audition in a Karangahape Road bar (although, as a non-driver, he needs to get there by bus).

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 Glenn Elliott
 Julia Parnell
 Jason Pengelly

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 Anthony Wright

Anthony Wright

Wayne is the man when it comes to fine music, the singers he admires are truly great artist and a cut above what many regard as good entertainers today.Keep up the good work Wayne!

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Quotes

Every time I open my mouth, people come up to me and say, "What a wonderful voice you've got. Why don't we see you on stage? Why aren't you in Las Vegas? Why don't you make records?" And I'm still baffled to this day as to why it hasn't happened.