The 1985 Telethon, filmed at the Auckland Town Hall, set a new record for money raised, at around $6 million. Here, the Sign Singers perform ‘You’re My Sunshine’, prompted by Gavin Gibbons.
Telethon 1985
1985 •
- Storytelling/Performances
- TV/Media
The Sign Singers perform ‘You’re My Sunshine’ at the 1985 Telethon.
Taonga source:
Dulcie McKie
Produced by:
Television New Zealand
Original format:
VHS
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, DM05-01-SP85
Copyright status:
This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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