Special Sub-Topic: 'Countdown' - The Music Show Authored by: mandamoo Sub-topic of: c ... Cn-Cz

In what year did 'Countdown' make its television debut?

1974. So began the Sunday evening ritual!

What night of the week did 'Countdown' air?

Sunday. Yep, Sunday was the only night of the week that we kids were allowed to have our dinner in front of the television :)

Whose name is synonymous with 'Countdown'?

Ian Meldrum. Donnie Sutherland hosted 'Sound Unlimited', Brian Henderson -'Bandstand' and Richard Wilkins hosted 'MTV'.

By what nickname is he better known?

Molly. A name given to him by Elton John, I believe.

What was the question innocently posed to Prince Charles when he made a guest appearance?

'How's your mum?'. A rather embarrassing gaffe! Prince Charles corrected him with 'you mean Her Royal Highness'. Cringe!

In 1975, the year colour television was introduced in Australia, which band kicked off 'Countdown's' first colour show?

Skyhooks. It was indeed the very colourful and theatrical 'Skyhooks'.

What was the name of the music gossip segment?

Humdrum. Molly would fill us in on all the latest music news and gossip.

What phrase did Molly constantly bleat each time a new album or single was reviewed?

'do yourself a favour'. Yes it was 'do yourself a favour'- ad nauseum!

Did 'Countdown' ever have celebrity co-hosts?

yes. 'Countdown' had an array of local and international co-hosts over the years.

How many songs were in the countdown at the end of each episode?

10. We would wait with baited breath to see which song occupied the #1 position for the week!