Today (1960 TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Today |
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| Genre | News, weather, exercise instruction |
| Presented by | Barry McQueen Hal Todd |
| Country of origin | Australia |
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| Running time | 60 minutes 90 minutes (on Saturdays) |
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| Original network | GTV-9 |
| Original release | 1960 – 1961 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | In Melbourne Today (1957-1958) |
Today was an early Australian television show. It aired in Melbourne, Australia, on the GTV-9 channel. The show ran from 1960 to 1961. It was a morning program designed to help people start their day.
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What Was the Today Show?
The Today show was one of Australia's first morning television programs. It was created to give viewers a helpful and interesting start to their day. The show included different segments to keep people informed and active.
When Did Today Air?
The Today show aired every morning at 7:30 AM. Most weekdays, the show lasted for 60 minutes. On Saturdays, it was a bit longer, running for 90 minutes. This gave viewers more time to enjoy the program on the weekend.
Who Hosted Today?
The show had two main hosts during its time on air. Barry McQueen was the first host when the show began. Later, Hal Todd took over and hosted most of the episodes. They were the friendly faces who guided viewers through the morning program.
What Was on Today?
The Today show offered a mix of content to its audience. It provided important news updates from around the world and Australia. Viewers could also get the latest weather forecasts to plan their day. A fun part of the show was the exercise instruction, which encouraged people to stay active.
What Happened After Today?
After the Today show ended in 1961, Hal Todd, one of its hosts, started a new show. His new program was called Toddy Time. For a few years after Today finished, the GTV-9 channel did not have any morning programs. Before Today, GTV-9 had a show called In Melbourne Today that aired on Saturday mornings from 1957 to 1958.
