News Review, (prior to Deaf people being added to the presenting team), features Stephen Leach, an Auckland Deaf student studying at Gallaudet College (now Gallaudet University). Stephen has returned home for a holiday after two and half years at Gallaudet, studying towards a maths and physics degree.
This is an edited version of a full-length episode of News Review that aired 24th June 1983.
| Donated by | Dulcie McKie |
| Produced by | News Review, Television New Zealand |
| Original format | VHS |
| Reference number | DM01A-03-TV83 |
1982
The Sign Singers perform 'Harmony' broadcast on Stars on Sunday in February 1983. They are introduced in sign language, in one of the first examples of a non-Deaf person signing on prime time television.
1982
The Sign Singers perform the hit song 'Sailing' broadcast on Stars on Sunday in May 1982. Ian Watkins, introduces the group by saying “…and I’m delighted to welcome back to the programme the deaf sign singers.”
1985
The Sign Singers perform ‘You’re My Sunshine’ at the 1985 Telethon.
1986
In November 1986, film maker Ann Andrews organised a week-long drama workshop for six 13 year olds from Kelston School for the Deaf. The workshop concluded with the play, The Magic Park, written and acted by the students.
