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The Mixtures – The Pushbike Song

The Mixtures The PushBike Song One of the most successful OZ bands in the sixties was The Mixtures who recorded the stand out hit “The Push Bike Song” The Channel Ten film crew  took to the streets of Melbourne and filmed a clip that today would...

March 29, 2015  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Ken's Blog 

Kommotion TV Show

Kommotion TV Show I am amazed that there are still so many people who remember this 1960’s TV show in a positive manner, this is highlighted by a photo on EBAY asking for $6K!! (Ebay Link) The budget for new sets each week was only $10, yes hold your...

March 28, 2015  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Ken's Blog 

One Hit Wonders

One Hit wonders This term is a trap as we found our when in 2012 we put to air a One Hit wonder show. Stand back and look out for an avalanche of negatives, literally we had emails, Facebook posts and phone calls all hit us within minutes of the...

March 28, 2015  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Ken's Blog 

Jukebox Saturday Night Cruise

Jukebox Saturday Night in conjunction with Sorrento Quay Travel and Cruise Centre has teamed up to offer you a Scenic Tours all-inclusive luxury 14 day river cruise through the South of France enjoying a number of amazing locations and then Rocking the Nights...

March 20, 2015  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Uncategorized 

Herman’s Hermits

Herman's Hermits Many in the entertainment industry would not be aware of my early links with TV week as a journalist and feature writer. Most would recall me as the “voice” of the TV Week Logies for many years on the Nine Network. During my time...

March 19, 2015  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Ken's Blog 

KEY RING WINNER

At complete random Jukebox Saturday Night run a lucky dip. To be in the lucky dip all you need to do is get yourself a JBSN Key ring. Each key ring is uniquely numbered. Saturday 9th May Winner = Key Ring 427 - Kevin from Glenmore NSW. A Silence...

March 14, 2015  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Uncategorized 

Joe Cocker

Joe Cocker Few Australian if any know Joe Cocker on a one to one basis as Don Grierson one time Disc Jockey on 2DU Dubbo NSW. Don went to the USA to further his career in Radio, got a job in a record store and ended up one of the most respected executives...

March 3, 2015  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Ken's Blog