Column Comment
The NZBC Television chief's decision not to screen the pilot of the Brian Edwards show has prompted much comment in the press. Minister of Finance, Mr Muldoon, is reported as saying 'by this decision the Corporation has provided an excellent reason for New Zealand's second television channel to be in independent hands", which has broadened the debate. This included condemnation of Mr Muldoon's part in the row. For a description of the content: His Way: A Biography of Robert Muldoon, By Barry Gustafson. P127. See notes for additional information. The Medical Association of New Zealand is being criticised over its statement that it would warn doctors overseas about the shortcomings of public hospital salaries here
A weekly review of the press in New Zealand from the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation (NZBC). Theme is Miles Davis, Milestones
Primary Title
- Column Comment
Date Broadcast
- December 1970
Start Time
- 21 : 20
Finish Time
- 21 : 24
Duration
- 04:05
Channel
- NZBC TV - AKTV-2
Broadcaster
- New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Station
- AKTV-2
Owning Organisation
- New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Programme Description
- A weekly review of the press in New Zealand from the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation (NZBC). Theme is Miles Davis, Milestones
Episode Description
- The NZBC Television chief's decision not to screen the pilot of the Brian Edwards show has prompted much comment in the press. Minister of Finance, Mr Muldoon, is reported as saying 'by this decision the Corporation has provided an excellent reason for New Zealand's second television channel to be in independent hands", which has broadened the debate. This included condemnation of Mr Muldoon's part in the row. For a description of the content: His Way: A Biography of Robert Muldoon, By Barry Gustafson. P127. See notes for additional information. The Medical Association of New Zealand is being criticised over its statement that it would warn doctors overseas about the shortcomings of public hospital salaries here
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television (Audio only)
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Notes
- In late 1970 the pilot episode of The Brian Edwards Show was recorded. The show included music, satire and what Robert Boyd-Bell describes as "a fiery conversation" between Finance Minister Robert Muldoon and three young critics (including Tim Shadbolt). Reporter David Beatson called it "the finest television programme you never saw". Possibly fearing pending decisions involving a possible second channel, the NZBC administration abandoned plans for a series, arguing the pilot wasn't good enough. (Source http://www.nzonscreen.com/person/brian-edwards/biography).
Genres
- Politics