Countdown (1974) is a talk web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Countdown online in HD.
Countdown — Storyline
Countdown was a long-running popular weekly Australian music television show broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation from 8 November 1974 until 19 July 1987. It was created by Executive Producer Michael Shrimpton, producer/director Robbie Weekes and record producer and music journalist Ian "Molly" Meldrum. Countdown was produced at the studios of the ABC in the Melbourne suburb of Ripponlea.
Countdown was the most popular music program in Australian TV history. It was broadcast nationwide on Australia's government-owned broadcaster, the ABC and commanded a huge and loyal audience. It soon exerted a strong influence on radio programmers because of its audience and the amount of Australian content it featured. For most of the time it was on air, it also gained double exposure throughout the country by screening a new episode each Sunday evening, and then repeating it the following Saturday evening. The majority of performances on the show were lip synched.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Ian 'Molly' Meldrum, Robbie Weekes, Michael Shrimpton
- Starring: Ian 'Molly' Meldrum
Countdown — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1974-11-08 |
| Seasons | 14 |
| Episodes | 37 |
| Genre | Talk |
| Language | English |
| Network | ABC TV |
| Status | In Production |
Countdown — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: 8 November 1974 – Show #1 (1974-11-08)
- E2: 15 November 1974 – Show #2 (1974-11-15)
- E3: 22 November 1974 – Show #3 (1974-11-22)
- E4: 29 November 1974 – Show #4 (1974-11-29)
- E5: 6 December 1974 – Show #5 (1974-12-06)
- E6: 13 December 1974 – Show #6 (1974-12-13)
- E7: 20 December 1974 – Show #7 (1974-12-20)
- E8: 27 December 1974 – Show #8 (1974-12-27)
Season 2
- E1: 1st March 1975 – Show #9 (1975-03-01) — First episode of rock program, Countdown, to be transmitted in colour opening titles Countdown. MCU John Farnham opening program vs live in studio Skyhooks singing Horror Movie C/A
- E17: 29 June 1975 – Show #26 (1975-03-08)
Season 3
- E41: 12th December 1976 – Show #91 (1976-12-12) — Show compered by Daryl Braithwaite, assisted by Molly Meldrum (hatless), surrounded by studio guests like John Paul Young, Ol'55, and Sherbet. Interviews include Rockwell T. Jones,
Season 4
- E29: 3 July 1977 – Show #113 (1977-07-03) — Host: Jon English.
Season 7
- E33: 7 September 1980 – Show #256 (1980-09-07)
- E37: 5 October 1980 – Show #260 (1980-10-05) — THE SHOW IS HOSTED IN TURN BY JIMMY MANZIE FROM THE BREAKERS,CHRIS VENN FROM DELANEY VENN,CHRISSY AND LINDSAY HAMMOND FROM CHEETAH AND MICHAEL HUTCHINS FROM INXS AND MOLLY INETRVIE
Season 14
- E1: 15 February 1987 – Show #541 (1987-02-15) — Hosted by Crowded House.
- E2: Episode 2 (1987-02-22)
- E3: Episode 3 (1987-03-01)
- E4: Episode 4 (1987-03-08)
- E5: Episode 5 (1987-03-15)
- E6: Episode 6 (1987-03-22)
- E7: Episode 7 (1987-03-29)
- E8: Episode 8 (1987-04-05)
- E9: Episode 9 (1987-04-12)
- E10: 19 April 1987 – Show #550 (1987-04-19)
- E11: Episode 11 (1987-04-26)
- E12: Episode 12 (1987-05-03)
- E13: Episode 13 (1987-05-10)
- E14: Episode 14 (1987-05-17)
- E15: Episode 15 (1987-05-24)
- E16: Episode 16 (1987-05-31)
- E17: Episode 17 (1987-06-07)
- E18: Episode 18 (1987-06-14)
- E19: Episode 19 (1987-06-21)
- E20: Episode 20 (1987-06-28)
- E21: Episode 21 (1987-07-05)
- E22: 12 July 1987 – Show #562 (1987-07-12) — Hosts: Kylie Minogue, Mike Hammond & The Village People. Performances by The Village People, Paul Kelly & The Coloured Girls, Geisha. Exclusive live footage of Elton John performin
- E23: 19 July 1987 – Show #563 (1987-07-19) — Final episode of Countdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Countdown have? 14 season(s) with 37 episodes.
Who created Countdown? Ian 'Molly' Meldrum, Robbie Weekes, Michael Shrimpton.
Where can I watch Countdown? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
