Nicholas Parsons 4 June 2018 (when regular guest Gyles Brandreth replaced him for 2 episodes), and has presented the show in six different decades. The programme's longevity is arguably due in part to the host's ability to be a chairman, create laughs and to act as a straight man to the comedians who participate. In the 1950s, Parsons provided the non-singing voice of Tex Tucker in the children's TV puppet series "Four Feather Falls" at the suggestion of his then wife, actress and voiceover artiste Denise Bryer, who was in the show. During the late 1960s he created and presented a satirical
Abi Tucker second album, "One December Moon". In 2008, "One December Moon" was released through MGM records and Edel Records in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, followed by an Australian tour. Tucker then went back to Europe to perform as support for Melanie Safka throughout Germany on her 'Working Legends' tour. In 2010, Tucker appeared in the MTC / STC production of Matt Cameron's "Poor Boy" alongside Guy Pearce (MTC season) and Matt Newton (STC Season). The same year she scored a presenters role on 'ABC's Playschool' and also toured extensively with the show throughout Australia. In 2012, Tucker briefly puppeteered and voiced