Shazam! (New Zealand TV series)
| Shazam! | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Music |
| Presented by | Phillip Schofield Phillipa Dann Michelle Bracey |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes (inc. adverts) 60 minutes (inc. adverts) |
| Production company | TVNZ |
| Original release | |
| Network | Television One Television 2 |
| Release | 7 April 1982 – 10 December 1987 |
Shazam! is a New Zealand music television programme, which ran weekly for five seasons, from 1982[1] to 1987.[2] It was produced by TVNZ, which also produced the similar music show Radio with Pictures.[3]
Shazam! was first presented by Phillip Schofield,[4] who was joined by Phillipa Dann in 1985.[5] Some weeks after Dann's arrival, she took over the full programme from Schofield, who continued to appear for a short time in a video vault segment (which was introduced when Dann joined the programme).[6]
In 1986, Shazam! was extended to an hour, with Dann continuing as presenter, joined by a radio personality and a movie-preview personality.[7] However, in April, it was announced that the Phonographic Performances N.Z. society had retired TVNZ's right to play music videos on behalf of the recording companies.[8] Initially, Shazam! (alongside Radio with Pictures) continued their broadcasting, replacing the promo videos with music documentaries,[9] but was briefly replaced on 20 June by True Colours, which was hosted by Dann and RadPix presenter Dick Driver.[10] Although the dispute was over by October, it was announced that Shazam! would not return for the rest of the year.[11]
The programme returned on 2 April 1987, with a new presenter, Michelle Bracey. At the same time, Shazam! reverted to its thirty-minutes format, but it moved on Television 2 until the end of the year.[12] Shazam!'s final episode was broadcast on 10 December 1987.[13]
References
- ^ "Television and radio: Flame throwers and bulldozers in pop music scene". The Press. Christchurch, New Zealand. 7 April 1982. p. 14. Retrieved 20 October 2025 – via Papers Past.
- ^ "Television and radio: Television New Zealand: TWO". The Press. Christchurch, New Zealand. 10 December 1987. p. 19. Retrieved 20 October 2025 – via Papers Past.
- ^ Screen, NZ On. "Shazam! - Series - Television - NZ On Screen". www.nzonscreen.com. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ "Television and radio: New show for teenagers". The Press. Christchurch, New Zealand. 5 April 1982. p. 17. Retrieved 20 October 2025 – via Papers Past.
- ^ "Television and radio: 'Shazam!' back with new co-host". The Press. Christchurch, New Zealand. 5 March 1985. p. 19. Retrieved 20 October 2025 – via Papers Past.
- ^ "Television and radio: Dann now on her own". The Press. Christchurch, New Zealand. 16 April 1985. p. 13. Retrieved 20 October 2025 – via Papers Past.
- ^ "Television and radio: Big plans for hour-long 'Shazam'". The Press. Christchurch, New Zealand. 14 February 1986. p. 15. Retrieved 20 October 2025 – via Papers Past.
- ^ "Television and radio: Music shows suspended". The Press. Christchurch, New Zealand. 10 April 1986. p. 19. Retrieved 20 October 2025 – via Papers Past.
- ^ "Video row plays on ..." The Press. Christchurch, New Zealand. 18 April 1986. p. 4. Retrieved 21 October 2025 – via Papers Past.
- ^ "Television and radio: N.Z. pop show planned". The Press. Christchurch, New Zealand. 29 May 1986. p. 11. Retrieved 20 October 2025 – via Papers Past.
- ^ Baker, Margaret (16 October 1986). "Entertainment scene: Video shows back on TV soon". The Press. Christchurch, New Zealand. p. 14. Retrieved 20 October 2025 – via Papers Past.
- ^ "Television and radio: New presenter for 'Shazam'". The Press. Christchurch, New Zealand. 2 April 1987. p. 23. Retrieved 20 October 2025 – via Papers Past.
- ^ Zanker, Ruth (16 December 1987). "Ruth Zanker on television: Sport all over the place". The Press. Christchurch, New Zealand. p. 19. Retrieved 20 October 2025 – via Papers Past.