Telethon

On the 5th July 1975, Telethon, a 24-hour live television spectacular aimed at securing donations from viewers for a charitable cause, launched New Zealand's second channel (TV2 South Pacifi... Read allOn the 5th July 1975, Telethon, a 24-hour live television spectacular aimed at securing donations from viewers for a charitable cause, launched New Zealand's second channel (TV2 South Pacific Television) and raised $593,878 for the St. John's Ambulance. The signature theme music ... Read allOn the 5th July 1975, Telethon, a 24-hour live television spectacular aimed at securing donations from viewers for a charitable cause, launched New Zealand's second channel (TV2 South Pacific Television) and raised $593,878 for the St. John's Ambulance. The signature theme music for donations and totals "Thank you very much for your kind donation!" was cemented in the... Read all