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Ian 'Molly' Meldrum
A documentary tracing the iconic career of Ian "Molly" Meldrum, the Stetson-wearing pioneer who shaped Australian music culture through his influential role on *Countdown* and his enduring impact as a journalist, producer, and music visionary.
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In short · Writing since 1971, 6 decades active, 13 credits.
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Ian "Molly" Meldrum is a documentary film about Ian Alexander "Molly" Meldrum, an influential figure in the Australian music industry. The film explores his career as a music critic, journalist, record producer, and entrepreneur, highlighting his significant role on the popular music program *Countdown* from 1974 to 1987, where he served as talent coordinator, on-air interviewer, and music news presenter. Known for his distinctive style, Meldrum has become widely recognized for regularly wearing a Stetson hat in public since the 1980s.
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Non-headline appearances — talk-show, awards-show, panel, and archive-footage credits, kept separate from the main filmography.
- ABBA: Against the OddsSelf (archive footage) · 2024
- Van Halen 1984 DocumentarySelf · 2023
- Countdown: Do Yourself a FavourSelf - Interviewee · 2014
- ABBA: Bang a BoomerangSelf · 2013
- The Sunset SixSelf · 2013
- Mother of Rock Lillian RoxonSelf · 2010
- The Steph ShowSelf · 2006
- Deal or No DealSelf · 2003
- SunburySelf - Interviewer · 1972
- Hey Hey It's SaturdaySelf · 1971
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