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Telethon - 1981 show
Telethon - 1981 show
Television (Excerpts) – 1981 Variety
Town and Around: Wellington Highlights
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Spot On - First Episode
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Close to Home - First Episode
Television, 1975 (Full Length Episode)
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Telethon - 1981 show
Television, 1981 (Excerpts)
Telethon was a widely popular 24-hour live...
Ready to Roll
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On the Mat - 17 March 1981
Television, 1981 (Full Length Episode)
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Romper Room - Opening Titles
Television, 1975 (Excerpts)
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Moynihan - You Can't Win 'Em All (Episode Two)
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Television, 1977 (Full Length Episode)
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Television, 1976 (Full Length Episode)
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A Dog's Show - 1981 Final
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A Week of It - Christmas Special
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It is I Count Homogenized - Episode
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Television, 1981 (Full Length Episode)
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Television, 1981 (Full Length Episode)
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Television, 1981 (Full Length)
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Hudson and Halls - Episode Seven (1982)
Television, 1982 (Excerpts)
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Television, 1981 (Full Length Episode)
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Chic Chat - 1981 Episode
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Television, 1987 (Full Length Episode)
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The Best of The Billy T James Collection
Television, 1992 (Full Length)
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Holmes - First Episode
Television, 1989 (Excerpts)
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Television, 1990 (Full Length Episode)
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Television, 1991 (Full Length Episode)
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Television, 1992 (Full Length Episode)
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Television, 2010 (Full Length)
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Television, 1992 (Full Length Episode)
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Telethon was a widely popular 24-hour live television spectacular aimed at securing donations from viewers for a charitable cause. The feel-good vibe of Telethon was infectious, appealing to both adults, kids (who were allowed to stay up in front of the telly) and willing celebs. This selection covers highlights from the 1981 Wellington Telethon (for International Year of the Disabled). Bob Parker, Selwyn Toogood, Ian Johnstone and host Peter Sinclair get goofy amongst smurfs, bagpipes, and talking belly-buttons. "Thank you very much for your kind donation!"
