Young Talent Time’s Johnny Young doesn’t look like this anymore

Johnny Young doesn’t look like this anymore! Young Talent Time host makes rare TV appearance on Studio 10 to celebrate the iconic music show’s 50th anniversary

He was a presence in the childhood of many Australians, and on Friday, Johnny Young returned to TV.

The 74-year-old former Young Talent Time host appeared on Studio 10 to mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic music show.

Sitting alongside one of the show’s alums, Beven Addinsall, Johnny reflected on the hit series, which first aired in 1971 and launched the careers of stars such as Dannii Minogue and Tina Arena.

The way he was: The 74-year-old former Young Talent Time host appeared on Studio 10 to mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic music show

Now and then: He was a presence in the childhood of many Australians, and on Friday, Johnny Young returned to TV

‘It wasn’t just for five minutes, it was for 18 years, and for 18 years, we were on every week,’ he recounted, describing his time on the show as ‘fantastic’.

While Johnny first appeared on the show as a fresh-faced 24-year-old, he’s aged in the 50 years since it first aired, but still has the same twinkle in his eyes. 

Chatting to Studio 10 hosts Sarah Harris and Tristan MacManus, Johnny jokingly asked if he’d have to sing All My Loving at the end of the upcoming reunion special.

'It wasn't just for five minutes, it was for 18 years, and for 18 years, we were on every week,' he recounted, describing his time on the show as 'fantastic'

‘It wasn’t just for five minutes, it was for 18 years, and for 18 years, we were on every week,’ he recounted, describing his time on the show as ‘fantastic’

Turn back time: While Johnny first appeared on the show as a fresh-faced 24-year-old, he's aged in the 50 years since it first aired, but still has the same twinkle in his eyes

Turn back time: While Johnny first appeared on the show as a fresh-faced 24-year-old, he’s aged in the 50 years since it first aired, but still has the same twinkle in his eyes

The veteran star was renowned for closing out every episode of Young Talent Time with his rendition of the hit Beatles classic. 

‘Being a songwriter, I wish I had written it myself. Paul McCartney’s made a lot of money over the years,’ he joked.

In an interview with TV Tonight on Thursday, Johnny revealed that people still sing All My Loving to him in the street. 

Looking back: Sitting alongside one of the show's alums, Beven Addinsall (far right), Johnny reflected on the hit series, which first aired in 1971

Looking back: Sitting alongside one of the show’s alums, Beven Addinsall (far right), Johnny reflected on the hit series, which first aired in 1971

Iconic: The veteran star was renowned for closing out every episode of Young Talent Time with his rendition of the hit Beatles classic. Pictured on the show with Kylie Minogue

Iconic: The veteran star was renowned for closing out every episode of Young Talent Time with his rendition of the hit Beatles classic. Pictured on the show with Kylie Minogue

‘I can walk down the street and people will recognise me, but they won’t remember my name. But they’ll sing, “Close your eyes and I’ll kiss you…” It’s very flattering,’ he said. 

But Johnny rejected the idea that he was a father figure to the young stars on the show, despite acting as host and being a few years older. 

‘I formed the idea for Young Talent Time on the Mickey Mouse Club, and they had Jimmie [Dodd], who was like the older brother, and that’s the role that I wanted to play… I never felt that far removed from the kids,’ he explained on Studio 10. 

'I formed the idea for Young Talent Time on the Mickey Mouse Club, and they had Jimmie [Dodd], who was like the older brother, and that's the role that I wanted to play... I never felt that far removed from the kids,' he explained

‘I formed the idea for Young Talent Time on the Mickey Mouse Club, and they had Jimmie [Dodd], who was like the older brother, and that’s the role that I wanted to play… I never felt that far removed from the kids,’ he explained

Young Talent Time’s Johnny Young doesn’t look like this anymore

Johnny Young doesn’t look like this anymore! Young Talent Time host makes rare TV appearance on Studio 10 to celebrate the iconic music show’s 50th anniversary

He was a presence in the childhood of many Australians, and on Friday, Johnny Young returned to TV.

The 74-year-old former Young Talent Time host appeared on Studio 10 to mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic music show.

Sitting alongside one of the show’s alums, Beven Addinsall, Johnny reflected on the hit series, which first aired in 1971 and launched the careers of stars such as Dannii Minogue and Tina Arena.

The way he was: The 74-year-old former Young Talent Time host appeared on Studio 10 to mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic music show

Now and then: He was a presence in the childhood of many Australians, and on Friday, Johnny Young returned to TV

‘It wasn’t just for five minutes, it was for 18 years, and for 18 years, we were on every week,’ he recounted, describing his time on the show as ‘fantastic’.

While Johnny first appeared on the show as a fresh-faced 24-year-old, he’s aged in the 50 years since it first aired, but still has the same twinkle in his eyes. 

Chatting to Studio 10 hosts Sarah Harris and Tristan MacManus, Johnny jokingly asked if he’d have to sing All My Loving at the end of the upcoming reunion special.

'It wasn't just for five minutes, it was for 18 years, and for 18 years, we were on every week,' he recounted, describing his time on the show as 'fantastic'

‘It wasn’t just for five minutes, it was for 18 years, and for 18 years, we were on every week,’ he recounted, describing his time on the show as ‘fantastic’

Turn back time: While Johnny first appeared on the show as a fresh-faced 24-year-old, he's aged in the 50 years since it first aired, but still has the same twinkle in his eyes

Turn back time: While Johnny first appeared on the show as a fresh-faced 24-year-old, he’s aged in the 50 years since it first aired, but still has the same twinkle in his eyes

The veteran star was renowned for closing out every episode of Young Talent Time with his rendition of the hit Beatles classic. 

‘Being a songwriter, I wish I had written it myself. Paul McCartney’s made a lot of money over the years,’ he joked.

In an interview with TV Tonight on Thursday, Johnny revealed that people still sing All My Loving to him in the street. 

Looking back: Sitting alongside one of the show's alums, Beven Addinsall (far right), Johnny reflected on the hit series, which first aired in 1971

Looking back: Sitting alongside one of the show’s alums, Beven Addinsall (far right), Johnny reflected on the hit series, which first aired in 1971

Iconic: The veteran star was renowned for closing out every episode of Young Talent Time with his rendition of the hit Beatles classic. Pictured on the show with Kylie Minogue

Iconic: The veteran star was renowned for closing out every episode of Young Talent Time with his rendition of the hit Beatles classic. Pictured on the show with Kylie Minogue

‘I can walk down the street and people will recognise me, but they won’t remember my name. But they’ll sing, “Close your eyes and I’ll kiss you…” It’s very flattering,’ he said. 

But Johnny rejected the idea that he was a father figure to the young stars on the show, despite acting as host and being a few years older. 

‘I formed the idea for Young Talent Time on the Mickey Mouse Club, and they had Jimmie [Dodd], who was like the older brother, and that’s the role that I wanted to play… I never felt that far removed from the kids,’ he explained on Studio 10. 

'I formed the idea for Young Talent Time on the Mickey Mouse Club, and they had Jimmie [Dodd], who was like the older brother, and that's the role that I wanted to play... I never felt that far removed from the kids,' he explained

‘I formed the idea for Young Talent Time on the Mickey Mouse Club, and they had Jimmie [Dodd], who was like the older brother, and that’s the role that I wanted to play… I never felt that far removed from the kids,’ he explained