Dec 12 2012
Today (12/12/12) marks the release of Working Dog‘s first effort onto the silver screen, everyone’s favourite Aussie film, The Castle on Blu-Ray. Just a couple of days out from it’s official 15 year anniversary of release, after the original transition to DVD years ago, and a ‘re-mastered and replastered’ DVD re-release, the cherished film that …
Nov 29 2012
—>VOTE NOW! <— The 55th Annual TV Week Logie Awards are coming in 2013. The voting is now open to the public for various awards. And guess what? Some of the Working Dog team are nominated for some this year! In alphabetical order: Most Popular Presenter * Brian Nankervis – Pictures Of You * Ed Kavalee …
Nov 24 2012
Well, that’s not their official name, but Santo, Sam and Ed have hit the interwebs to bring you a delicious podcast consisting of their sparkling repartee. Santo Cilauro, Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee have managed to sit down together again after empyting so many bins and randomly chat about the last 7 days of current …
Nov 04 2012
Join us on Twitter on Melbourne Cup Day (Tuesday 6 November 2012) and help make #DufflecoatSupreme trend. Some people have been flummoxed about who to bet on for the Melbourne Cup every year. So here at Champagne Comedy, here is a cheat sheet for the ultimate contender of horses entering races that trots all over …
Sep 17 2012
Top and Bottom lists that rank the topic of discussion can be entertaining and compelling at the same time. While there are no thorough and correct answers (unless a registered survey or census has been performed), many listings are usually done by matter of opinion, and with the odd listener / reader / viewer interaction. …
Sep 05 2012
Aaron Beaucaire, or “Doctor” Aaron Beaucaire – according to a Muckraking segment based on violence, passed away late August. Beaucaire was popular with The Late Show fans. Known for his over-the-top explosions and special effects on the show, he was also considered “The Fifth Beatle” when props man Alf Camilleri* wasn’t around (but the fans …
Aug 12 2012
Another short dramedy is popping up on your very own ABC digital channel – ABC2. Brand new Australian comedy Kane & Disabled shows a behind-the-scenes look at the lead up to the 2012 Paralympics, sports commentator Ernie Kane (Lawrence Mooney) interviews Paralympian Athletes, but without the awkwardness and borderline insensitivity. His producer on the show, Noah …
Jul 27 2012
Continuing the celebration of The Late Show and its 20 year anniversary (which has been a week past since time of publish) we have a zinger for you. For the next installment of the ‘Remembering” series, two of The Late Show and Working Dog cast members – Tom Gleisner and Santo Cilauro, took time out of their extremely …
Jul 25 2012
Two thirds of Santo, Sam and Ed’s Cup / Sports Fever are getting back together on the radio airwaves to deliver thrilling sporting commentary to our ears. For two weeks, starting from 30 July, Santo Cilauro will be joined by Sam Pang on Triple M Melbourne (no word yet if it’ll be broadcasted nationally) for Rush Hour – …
Jul 25 2012
Working Dog are back on Saturday! … and Sunday! But not at the desired 10pm slot we all come to love. But here’s something just as good. Thanks to the hard work of Tom Gleisner, Rob Sitch and Santo Cilauro, the tantalising, delicious tastebuds of Audrey Gordon‘s “Tuscan Summer” cookbook has hit the small screen in bite-size portions. …
