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Variety Spectacular - A Night with the Stars
Television (Excerpts) – 1989
Variety Spectacular - A Night with the Stars was an ambitious, one-off live broadcast, in honour of children's charity Variety being established in New Zealand. Above is a six-clip sample selection from the event, featuring comedy and musical performances. Comedian Ginette McDonald delivers a beloved monologue as Lynn of Tawa (poking fun at local celebrities), whilst Brit Andrews Sachs performs a sketch as his Fawlty Towers character Manuel — with the help of Hudson And Halls and TV legend Max Cryer. There's also of plenty of live music, including Howard Morrison singing in te reo with a full band, and When the Cats Away performing their high-energy rendition of 'Free Ride'.
... drop the charges!– Jools Topp makes a last minute plea after performing, in relation to the Topp Twins' recent arrest for busking on Queen Street
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