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A programme featuring live recordings of a show at the Christchurch Civic Theatre to celebrate the 21st anniversary of commercial radio station 3ZB.
The radio broadcast opens with the 3YA Dance Orchestra under Brian Marston performing an item, "The Eyes of the World are on You", followed by another with vocalist Anita Osborne.
Comedy skit by "The Terrible Twins, Robin and Allan" with Allan Dunford. Announcer Molly McNab introduces singers Don and Wally Wakefield, with "Pennies from Heaven."
A comedy skit on 'a day in radio' featuring a spoof of Aunt Daisy by Harold Kean and a spoof of radio soap opera ''Doctor Paul'.
Molly McNab announces singer Doreen Udell who sings "Live Love Forever."
Announcer Grace Green introduces a "Personality Parade" of former 3ZB announcers. "Jill" performs an unidentified song.
Grace then introduces veteran announcer Jack Maybury. He recalls touring around the South Island on "The Bond Wagon", encouraging people to buy war bonds during World War II, with Eddie West and Colin Campbell, who join him on stage. They sing a song about saving money to buy war bonds. Eddie sings "La Spaniola" and Colin also sings an unidentified item.
Grace Green introduces "Leave it to the Boys" with sports announcer George Speed. He introduces the panel of current 3ZB staff: Elizabeth Armstrong, Ian Vernazoni, Teddy Grundy, Allan Dunford, Robin Guernsey.
They answer "agony aunt" style letters from listeners; topics include how much is a reasonable housekeeping allowance for wives; a snoring husband.
Announcer Grace Green introduces Elaine Moodie and members of the Christchurch Musical Army, who first appeared on the station as children in 1938. They perform their theme tune and a western item, on piano accordions.
The cast then gathered on stage to sing "Auld Lang Syne."