Young Talent Time celebrates the 50 year anniversary of its premiere with a TV special
Young Talent Time will celebrate the 50 year anniversary of its premiere with a TV special.
The one-hour program, titled Young Talent Time: Unmasked, will be hosted by Toni Pearen and will air on Network 10 later this year.
The program's official Facebook page confirmed the news on Wednesday, writing: 'Good news everyone! We can confirm that Network 10 is producing a one hour YTT retrospective to mark the 50th Anniversary!'
TV special: Young Talent Time will celebrate the 50 year anniversary of its premiere with a TV special
'We have been talking with 10 since the Reunion Special streamed on-line, and the 'powers that be' listened to all the fans who wanted to see something on free-to-air.'
'Stay tuned for air date, but it shouldn't be too far away.'
The special is set to include a reunion with host Johnny Young and some of the show's biggest stars.
Exciting: The one hour episode titled Young Talent Time: Unmasked will be hosted by Toni Pearen and will air on Network 10
Young Talent Time featured a core group of young performers who would sing both classic songs and hits of the day while hopefuls competed in a weekly talent quest.
The series was hosted by Johnny Young and aired from 1971 to 1988.
The show proved hugely popular and spawned no less than 15 albums and a slew of merchandise including board games and swap cards.
Iconic: Young Talent Time featured a core group of young performers who would sing both classic songs and hits of the day while hopefuls competed in a weekly talent quest. Pictured Johnny Young and Kylie Minogue on Young Talent Time
Last year, veteran host Johnny reflected on the iconic Australian show ahead of its 50th anniversary.
'It is going to be a great year for Young Talent Time fans because it started in 1971 so [next year will be] 50 years and we are going to get together and have a fantastic reunion,' he said.
He added: 'We are going to do television specials and live concerts and it's just going to be mighty and you will see all of your favourites like Joey Perrone, all of them.'
Johnny went on to say it was 'wonderful' working alongside Tina Arena, who was the longest serving cast member on the show.
'It's going to be a great year': Last year, veteran host Johnny Young (pictured) reflected on the iconic Australian show ahead of its 50th anniversary
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