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Countdown: The final episode

1987

Countdown: The final episode

1987

  • NFSA IDT2R28T0W
  • TypeTelevision
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormSeries
  • Duration1 hr
  • GenresPopular music
  • Year1987

This clip is from the very last episode of ABC's iconic music TV show Countdown.

Countdown ended it's 13-year run on 19 July 1987 when the final episode went to air, and was directly followed by the last Countdown Music Awards.

This clip features announcer Gavin Wood, after revealing the top 10 songs in the country that week, introducing a montage tribute to the show's host, Ian 'Molly' Meldrum.

This clip is from the very last episode of ABC's iconic music TV show Countdown.

Countdown ended it's 13-year run on 19 July 1987 when the final episode went to air, and was directly followed by the last Countdown Music Awards.

This clip features announcer Gavin Wood, after revealing the top 10 songs in the country that week, introducing a montage tribute to the show's host, Ian 'Molly' Meldrum.

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