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'''Vidar Lønn-Arnesen''' (born 22 June 1940) is a [[Norway|Norwegian]] singer, radio presenter and television presenter.
'''Vidar Lønn-Arnesen''' (born 22 June 1940) is a [[Norway|Norwegian]] singer, radio presenter and television presenter.


He was born in [[Lardal]] and grew up in [[Horten]].<ref name=oyene>{{cite news|title=- Vi føler oss hjemme her, og er mer enn badegjester|last=Sørlie|first=Rune|date=12 August 2010|work=Øyene|pages=16–17|language=Norwegian}}</ref> He started his career as a local entertainer and [[pirate radio]] personality in the 1950s. From 1960 to 1964 he was a member of the pop group Tre Tainers.<ref name=snl>{{cite encyclopedia|year=|title=Vidar Lønn-Arnesen|encyclopedia=[[Store norske leksikon]]|editor=|publisher=|location=|url=http://snl.no/Vidar_L%C3%B8nn-Arnesen|language=Norwegian|accessdate=4 May 2014}}</ref>
He was born in [[Lardal]] and grew up in [[Horten]].<ref name=oyene>{{cite news|title=- Vi føler oss hjemme her, og er mer enn badegjester|last=Sørlie|first=Rune|date=12 August 2010|work=[[Øyene]]|pages=16–17|language=Norwegian}}</ref> He started his career as a local entertainer and [[pirate radio]] personality in the 1950s. From 1960 to 1964 he was a member of the pop group Tre Tainers.<ref name=snl>{{cite encyclopedia|year=|title=Vidar Lønn-Arnesen|encyclopedia=[[Store norske leksikon]]|editor=|publisher=|location=|url=http://snl.no/Vidar_L%C3%B8nn-Arnesen|language=Norwegian|accessdate=4 May 2014}}</ref>


He was hired in the [[Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation]] in 1962. He presented the radio program ''[[Ti i skuddet]]'' from 1965 to 1970 and 1981 to 1991, and also ''Musikktelefonen'', ''Western Saloon'', ''[[Norsktoppen]]'' and ''Alle tiders blinkskudd''. From 1991 to 2001 he presented the television program ''Da Capo''.<ref name=snl/> He also hosted the [[Melodi Grand Prix]] in [[Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1972|1972]], [[Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1973|1973]], [[Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974|1974]] and [[Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1977|1977]].
He was hired in the [[Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation]] in 1962. He presented the radio program ''[[Ti i skuddet]]'' from 1965 to 1970 and 1981 to 1991, and also ''Musikktelefonen'', ''Western Saloon'', ''[[Norsktoppen]]'' and ''Alle tiders blinkskudd''. From 1991 to 2001 he presented the television program ''Da Capo''.<ref name=snl/> He also hosted the [[Melodi Grand Prix]] in [[Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1972|1972]], [[Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1973|1973]], [[Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974|1974]] and [[Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1977|1977]].
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Latest revision as of 13:22, 28 December 2023

Vidar Lønn-Arnesen, 1967.

Vidar Lønn-Arnesen (born 22 June 1940) is a Norwegian singer, radio presenter and television presenter.

He was born in Lardal and grew up in Horten.[1] He started his career as a local entertainer and pirate radio personality in the 1950s. From 1960 to 1964 he was a member of the pop group Tre Tainers.[2]

He was hired in the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation in 1962. He presented the radio program Ti i skuddet from 1965 to 1970 and 1981 to 1991, and also Musikktelefonen, Western Saloon, Norsktoppen and Alle tiders blinkskudd. From 1991 to 2001 he presented the television program Da Capo.[2] He also hosted the Melodi Grand Prix in 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1977.

In 2010 he was decorated with the King's Medal of Merit in gold.[3] He is married to television producer Tove Lønn-Arnesen[1] and resides at Grav.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Sørlie, Rune (12 August 2010). "- Vi føler oss hjemme her, og er mer enn badegjester". Øyene (in Norwegian). pp. 16–17.
  2. ^ a b "Vidar Lønn-Arnesen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 4 May 2014.
  3. ^ Sæby, Inger-Marit Knap (22 June 2010). "Fikk kongelig Lønn for strevet" (in Norwegian). Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation.
  4. ^ "70 år 22. juni: Programleder Vidar Lønn-Arnesen" (in Norwegian). Norwegian News Agency. 9 June 2010.