“Jason Gunn delves into the archives in search of TV and film footage of well-known Kiwis before they got their break. Featured in the show: ‘Shortland Street’ star Stephanie Tauevihi singing with her high school band; Suzy Aiken in her cheerleading days; the highlight of Paul Holmes’ acting career; and a slew of politicians, including Helen Clark looking more like a hippy than a Prime Minister.” From the TV2 Press Kit
Life before the street: Stephanie Tauevihi: What Now? 1989 singing with her high school band & interview; Tandi Wright: Close Up documentary 1987 interview, 6th Form, Wellington High School; Chris Hobbs: “Country People Die on Country Roads” LTSA Campaign, 1996.
Claire Chitham: Riding High 1996; Tim Balme: Shark in the Park 1990; Katie Wolfe: Wildtrack 1991; Kevin Milne: NZBC Network News 1971; Sam Hunt: News 1972; Dylan Taite: News 1972; Judy Bailey & John Hawkesby; Kim Webby: Top Half 1987; Kerry Smith: Weekend 1985; Kerry Woodham: L.I.F.E. 1989; Boh Runga: Music Nation 1995.
Paul Gittens: 7:30 South 1980; Michael Hurst: Casualties of Peace 1983; Andy Anderson: Grunt Machine 1975; Teresa Healy: Viewfinder 1985; Phillip Leishman: Sports Review 1976; Keith Quinn: Northsport 1975: NZBC Television Network, Rugby 1974; Jayne Kiely: 7:30 South 1081; Judy Bailey & Richard Long: Network News; April Ieremia: Network News 1989 as NZ Goal Shooter.
Dave Dobbyn: 1979 New Zealand Record Awards, The Dudes, “Be Mine Tonight”; Chris Knox: South Tonight 1980, “Toy Love”; Boh Runga: Lotto Commercial 1994: Asia Dynamic 1995: “Don’t Wait Another Day” Greg Johnston Set;
Greg Johnston: CV 1989; Fiona McDonald: True Colours 1986: Seven Deadly Sins, “Treat Me Right”; Topp Twins: Eyewitness News 1982; Mikey Havoc: Shazam! 1987; Jim Hickey: Gloss 1988; Ian Fraser: Survey 1971, South Pacific Television; Ginette McDonald: Pukemanu 1971.
Bill Ralston: Gallery 1973, “Radio Pacific”: One Network News, Reporter 1979; Jim Mora: South Tonight 1979: 7:30 South 1981 - TV Presenter; Maggie Barry: Weekend 1986, insite into Radio Presenter; Marcus Lush: Holmes 1992, Radio Show; Paul Holmes: Survey 1971: Gallery 1973: Buck House 1974: Seekers 1986; Jude Dobson: Spot On 1988: Benson & Hedges Fashion Design Awards ‘88; Hillary Timmins: Benson & Hedges Fashion Design Awards ‘86; Suzy Aiken: Weekend 1988, Cheerleader: Blind Date 1989; Lana Coc-Kroft: Wheel of Fortune 1991; Ingrid Mole: Wheel of Fortune 1991; Julie White: The Breeze 91FM Commercial 1994; Rachel Hunter: Eyewitness News 1987.
Jennifer Ward-Lealand: Gone Up North For a While 1972; Simone Kessell: Columbine Commercial 1994; Joel Tobeck: Strangers 1989; Mark Hadlow: Children of the Fire Mountain 1979; Stacey Daniels: What Now? 1989; Winston Peters: Seven Days 1975; Jeanette Fitzsimons: Seven Days 1976: Values Party Energy Spokesperson 1978; Lockwood Smith: W3 National Final 1980; Georgina Beyer: Shark In The Park 1989; Jim Anderton: News 1974: Eyewitness News 1979; Helen Clark: Eyewitness News 1979: Nationwide 1974.