Lots of cheesy smiles all round when Network Ten’s Young Talent Time hit 600 episodes in September 1984. Beginning with the smallest of budgets in 1971, Young Talent Time was an almost desperate attempt by Melbourne’s ATV0 to combat the popular Australian Rules football broadcasts on a Saturday evening — and lucky for them it became an instant hit. Sixties pop star Johnny Young mentored the ever-changing cast of hopeful youngsters, and some did go on to successful careers in Australia and overseas. Pictured here at the 600th celebration are (from left) Vince Del Tito, Lorena Novoa, Vanessa Windsor, Karen Dunkerton, Johnny Young, Danielle Minogue and Greg Poynton. The program continued until 1988. Picture: TV Week, 15 September 1984
