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Smoky Dawson, live across Australia 1987-1992

Label
Smoky Dawson, live across Australia 1987-1992
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Rated: PG
Main title
Smoky Dawson
Runtime
38
Sub title
live across Australia 1987-1992
Summary
Australia's first 'singing cowboy' Smoky Dawson entertained audiences for over 70 years with his trademark steel string guitar and distinct country yodel. A true pioneer of the Australian country music scene backed by a well respected radio show, his exploits and adventures astride his beloved horse Flash were legendary. This special tribute to Smoky Dawson features classic interviews with the entertainer recorded between 1987 and 1992 ? from The Midday Show with Ray Martin to The Today Show, exploring his body of work and great humanitarian endeavours, including a touching dedication to street kids alongside wife and number one fan Dot. This program celebrates some of Smoky's great achievements, discussing many of the character building anecdotes that helped provide him with some of his best and most memorable material
Target audience
adolescent
Technique
live action
Classification

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