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Do you know your Hollywood ?
Informative session from 2GB
Many Australian stage and radio stars will appear in the
new 2GB programme, "Radio Hollywood," which recently
had its first presentation from the Macquarie Auditorium.
Among the artists who will make their bow are Janet Lind,
former star of Louis Levy's Gaumont-British symphony orchestra;
Alan Coad, regarded as one of the finest baritones in Australia;
Jean Hatton, the Australian Deanna Durbin; Ron Randell, Billy
Samuel, the American comedian; and George Blackshaw.
ONLY a year ago, George
Blackshaw was a serious
and austere radio announcer
in Melbourne. Now he is re-
garded highly as a comedian,
one of his most popular acts
being his discussions on music
which he calls "Highbrow
talks for lowbrows."
The Hollywood Reporter, who is
one of Australia's leading movie
authorities, provides three items in
the programme. The first is news
and gossip from Hollywood, received
each week by cable.
The second is a "Movie Quiz,"
in which contestants ask him a
question dealing with the movies.
If he fails to answer correctly the
contestant receives five shillings.
The contestant is then asked a
question and, if successful, receives
another five shillings. A bonus of
an extra ten shillings goes to the
contestant who scores in both.
His third feature is "Country and
Interstate Quiz," in which listeners
outside Sydney send in questions
they would like the Hollywood Re-
porter to answer. For each ques-
tion used 2/6 is paid, and if he
cannot answer them spontaneously
the writer receives 5/-.
Reg Lewis and his Macquarie Or-
chestra are responsible for the
none Help
THE Hollywood Reporter in
front of the microphone.
musical side of the show, while Bar-
bara James is the vocalist.
"Radio Hollywood" is produced by
George Matthews, who studied pro-
duction in Hollywood. It is heard
from 2GB every Thursday at 7.45
p.m. Listeners are invited to wit-
ness these shows by applying to 2GB
for free reservations.
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