Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1969
The Norwegian participating broadcaster, Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), selected its entry through the Melodi Grand Prix 1969.Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK) held the Melodi Grand Prix 1969 at its studios in Oslo, hosted by Janka Polyani.Other performers included the previous year's Norwegian singer Odd Børre and Lill-Babs, who had sung for Sweden in 1961.[2] Sverre Christophersen was acting as Norwegian Commentator for the event, however during the broadcast NRK lost contact with Madrid.Janka Polanyi, who was acting as spokesperson for the Norwegian Jury took over as Commentator, before NRK decided to connect with the contest via Sveriges TV.