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Swallow's Juniors was a popular Australian television series, which aired from November 1957 to 1970 on Melbourne television station HSV-7. In 1964, the title changed Brian and the Juniors. It was a talent contest featuring young performers, and was hosted by Brian Naylor.
The series was one of several talent shows broadcast on HSV-7 during 1957, the others including Stairway to the Stars (1956-1958) and Swallows Parade (1957). Under the Swallow's Juniors title, it was one of several Australian television series of the 1950s to feature the sponsor's name in the title. Others included The Dulux Show, The Astor Show, Astor Showcase, and The Pressure Pak Show.
The concept of a variety program featuring a junior cast was revisited with Young Talent Time in 1971 on Network Ten which also featured some former Juniors cast members including Debbie Byrne, Jane Scali and Jamie Redfern.