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Johnny Young with the “Young Talent Time” team. Photo: National Film and Sound Archive.
FOR many Aussie kids who grew up before iPods, Spotify and T-Swizzle, Saturday nights were family time, spent in front of the television watching “Young Talent Time”.
The variety show ran from 1971 until 1988 launching the careers of many child stars including Tina Arena, Dannii Minogue, Jamie Redfern and Debbie Byrne.
Created, produced, and hosted by Johnny Young, the show also found fame for the likes of Philip Gould, Jane Scali, Rod Kirkham, Vikki Broughton, Karen Knowles, John Bowles, Sally Boyden and Joey Perrone.
To celebrate “Young Talent Time’s” 50th anniversary, the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) has curated a digital tribute to the show that shaped young stars and musical tastes for a generation.
Prepare for jazz hands! - by Mark Brook 08 Apr 2021
Fans of the popular variety show Young Talent Time are in for a treat – with the iconic show making a comeback to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2021.
WATCH: Young Talent Time set to make a comeback in 2021
On Wednesday, it was confirmed the variety show is heading to the stage at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival in June to mark the milestone.
While whispers suggested a free-to-air TV reboot was on the way,
TV Tonight reported no such project has been confirmed, however a subscription special is said to be in the works.
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He added: We are going to do television specials and live concerts and it s just going to be mighty and you will see all of your favourites like Joey Perrone, all of them.
Johnny went on to say it was wonderful working alongside Tina Arena, who was the longest serving cast member on the show.
Reunion: The 73-year-old veteran host reflected on the iconic Australian show, and revealed the stars are going to get together and have a fantastic reunion in 2021. Pictured Johnny Young and Kylie Minogue on Young Talent Time She just loved to sing. She is just absolutely wonderful and she keeps getting more wonderful and more wonderful, he said.