In 1969 Debra "Debbie" Byrne made her television debut on "Brian and the Juniors", a children's variety and talent quest, which was hosted by Brian Naylor. She stayed with the show for 12 months until it finished late in 1970. In April 1971 she became an original cast member on "Young Talent Time", another children's talent quest, which was hosted by Johnny Young. Byrne proved to be a popular cast member: in March 1974 she won the Logie Award for Best Teenage Personality and the "TV Week" in October.