The debut of NWS9’s new variety show Adelaide Tonight, hosted by Lionel Williams and Kevin Crease. Performers in the first show included American comedian Oscar Cartier, local singer Paula Kitson, comedian Hal Turner and a 24-year-old Malaysian student by the name of Kamahl making his television debut. Music was provided by Nine’s own orchestra, directed by Walter Lund.
Adelaide Tonight continued in various forms until 1973.
Source: The Advertiser, 17 October 1959
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