It was made in the Channel Nine Adelaide studios and networked nationally from 1963 to 1972.
Roger Cardwell hosted the program from 1963 to 1965,[1] when Reg Lindsay took on the job.
[2] The Country & Western Hour was shown on Channel 9's other stations around the country, and ran with great success for seven and a half years[3] until 1972.
[1] The format was shown as a barn setting with hay bales, fences, implements, riding gear, etc.
[2] Many well-known artists were featured on the show, including Auriel Andrew, Robyn Archer, John Farnham, Doug Ashdown, and Julie Anthony.