Media Archives Project

Spencer, Tom private collection

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Title
Spencer, Tom private collection
Start Date
1956
End Date
1996
Archive Description
Type of Media
Television
Access for Researchers
By appointment
    
Content Summary
-- VHS tapes of several early Channel 7 television shows. Includes: segments of "Sydney Tonight", "The Ampol Show", "The Johnny O’Keefe Show", "Revue ‘61" and "Revue ‘62", 1956-1971 -- "Memories of 1956", video presented to Channel 7 former employees attending 50th anniversary reunion, 1996 -- Photographs of the Channel 7 Orchestra, led by Tommy Tycho; one also includes choir and ballet group performing, 1956-c1962 -- Article on Tom Spencer in "TV Week", 1959
    
Comments
Tom Spencer joined Channel 7 in Sydney from the time it began broadcasting in 1956 as a staff musician. He worked for the station as a drummer for 15 years, performing in many iconic early entertainment programs, and occasionally acting as well. In 1971 Tom Spencer moved on to live performance in Australia and overseas.
Keywords
Tom Spencer, ATN7, music, orchestra, drummer, entertainment, Johnny O'Keefe, Tommy Tycho, "TV Week"
Contact Name
Mr Tom Spencer
Address
NSW
Phone and Fax
Email
tomspencer_78@hotmail.com
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