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Revision as of 21:28, 8 June 2016
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
- ^ a b Sørlie, Rune (12 August 2010). "- Vi føler oss hjemme her, og er mer enn badegjester". Øyene (in Norwegian). pp. 16–17.
- ^ a b "Vidar Lønn-Arnesen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ^ Sæby, Inger-Marit Knap (22 June 2010). "Fikk kongelig Lønn for strevet" (in Norwegian). Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ "70 år 22. juni: Programleder Vidar Lønn-Arnesen" (in Norwegian). Norwegian News Agency. 9 June 2010.