Hey Hey It’s back for TV return

HEY Hey It’s Saturday star Daryl Somers is planning a 50th anniversary celebration show for a rival TV network.

Earlier this week, Somers put out a call on social media about “plans to celebrate” the iconic variety show, which aired on Channel 9 from October 1971 to November 1999.

Somers hosted and produced the show alongside co-stars including John Blackman, Molly Meldrum, Red Symons, Russell Gilbert, Lavinia Nixon and Jo Beth Taylor.

However, Nine says it’s not airing Hey Hey’s 50th celebration show, with TV sources saying it may find a home at Seven, where Somers hosts Dancing With The Stars.

Somers wrote on Facebook: “As we approach the 50th anniversary of Hey Hey It’s Saturday, we will be letting you know our plans to celebrate the event. One thing I realise is that pretty much from day one, a significant portion of our show was generated by you, our loyal audience.

“Whether through (popular segments) ‘What Cheeses Me Orff’, ‘Phunny Fotos’, ‘Media Watch Press’, you provided us with fodder for fun. It’s only appropriate to keep that going for our 50th, so time to mine your memories and get your creative juices flowing,” Somers added.