Variety magazine. 10.

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RNZ Collection
Marston, Brian, Performer
Brian Marston Concert Orchestra, Performer
McPherson, Jean, Performer
Latham, Peter, Announcer
West, Teddy, Performer
Parkin, John, pianist, Performer
Jeffrey, Peter, Performer
Sayers, Rex, Announcer
Leach, Bob, Performer
Bob Leach and his merry men, Performer
Bob Leach and his dance orchestra, Performer
Lee, Julian, 1923-, Arranger
GRIFFITHS, Norman, Announcer
Martin, Mavis, Singer
New Zealand Broadcasting Service (estab. 1946, closed 1962), Broadcaster
Berlin, Irving, 1888-1989, Composer
Sayer, Rick, Speaker/Kaikōrero

Part 1. The introduction mentions Variety Magazine is modelled on USA network productions.
From Auckland, Rex Sayers, introduces Bob Leach and his dance orchestra who perform "Hindustan" arranged by Julian Lee.
From Dunedin Norman Griffiths introduces Colin McCory and his Kahlua Islanders. They perform "The Rhythm of the Māori" waltz and are then joined by Nola who sings "Papalina Lahilahi."
From Invercargill Colin McDonald introduces Mavis Martin who sings "Paradise in Wartime."

Part 2: A Christchurch announcer introduces Brian Marston and his orchestra who play Cuban style music live to air. Teddy West performs the samba "Brazil" with the orchestra.
Announcer Peter Latham introduces the Wellington contribution who include Jean McPherson, John Hoskins, John Parkin and Peter Jeffrey. They perform a medley of Irving Berlin songs.
From Auckland, Rick Sayer introduces Bob Leech and his merry men.