Classic Moments With Molly Meldrum

Australian music icon Molly Meldrum, best known as the host of Countdown and for his regular music spots on Hey Hey It’s Saturday, suffered a fall on Thursday that has landed him in hospital.

Joining the literally thousands of well-wishers we thought we'd celebrate his achievements so far and hope for many more in the future by taking a look back at some of the iconic, classic, and happier moments in Molly Meldrum's career.

We trust you will join us in wishing Molly a speedy recovery,.

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  Australian music icon Molly Meldrum, best known as the host of Countdown and for his regular music spots on Hey Hey It’s Saturday, suffered a fall on Thursday that has landed him in hospital.
  
  Joining the literally thousands of well-wishers we thought we'd celebrate his achievements so far and hope for many more in the future by taking a look back at some of the iconic, classic, and happier moments in Molly Meldrum's career.
  
  We trust you will join us in wishing Molly a speedy recovery,.

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  Hey Hey It's Saturday - Molly's Melodrama
  

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  Michael Jackson Interview
  

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  Spicks and Specks
  

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  ACDC Interview
  

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  Molly Stars in Bike Safety Commercial
  

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  Countdown - Bob Hawke Interview
  

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  Countdown - Prince Charles Interview
  

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  Enough Rope Interview with Molly
  

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  Molly gets interviewed in 1971
  

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  Molly Gets Pranked
  

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  And that is only the beginning. With hopefully many more great moments ahead for a legend of Australian music. Get well soon Molly from everyone at Tone Deaf.

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