WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 2008 | 4.45pm Audience arrives | 5.15pm Filming starts
WHERE: Studio 2, ABC STUDIOS, 8 Gordon Street, Elsternwick VIC
Countdown to 111 HITS will be a television spectacular hosted by Molly Meldrum and filmed in front of a live audience from the show’s original Melbourne studio home, airing at 6.30pm (AEDT) on November 1, 2008 on 111 HITS.
The one-hour TV special created by FOXTEL will represent the music and television from the 111 HITS era through live performances, star interviews, celebrity guests, audience interaction and plenty of studio surprises. During the show, Molly will count down the top ten TV series from 111 HITS so viewers can relive those memorable TV moments from the 80s, 90s and today.
Jenna Elfman, the gorgeous star from the popular series Dharma & Greg, will be a special guest appearing live on the show, with legendary musical acts from Bonnie Tyler, the Rocky Horror Show cast, The Models, The Angels and John Paul Young.
A huge final performance of the song that captures the essence of the 111 HITS channel “I want you back” will be performed by Jermaine Jackson from the infamous group, The Jackson 5.