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David Bowie on The Don Lane Show

1983

David Bowie on The Don Lane Show

1983

  • NFSA ID09SDFAJS
  • TypeTelevision
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormSeries
  • Duration2 hrs
  • GenresVariety show
  • Year1983

On the tenth of November 1983 while dining at a Melbourne restaurant during his Serious Moonlight world tour, David Bowie noticed a television was showing the last ever The Don Lane Show (1975-1983). Having watched and enjoyed the show on previous tours he decided to drop in and give an interview:

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Nine Network

On the tenth of November 1983 while dining at a Melbourne restaurant during his Serious Moonlight world tour, David Bowie noticed a television was showing the last ever The Don Lane Show (1975-1983). Having watched and enjoyed the show on previous tours he decided to drop in and give an interview:

Courtesy of
Nine Network
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