The fine folk at Working Dog have been busy people of late. While in 2013 had their previous television innings of Santo, Sam and Ed’s Sports Fever! and repeats of The Hollowmen and Audrey’s Kitchen, the announcement of a new political satire has come to fruition. The Sydney Morning Herald’s Michael Idato reports of an eight part comedy …
Category: Video
Jul 13 2013
90s hair seemed like a good idea at the time…
Wow, talk about a blast from the past. Does anyone remember this 1993 video clip of John Farnham’s Seemed Like A Good Idea (At The Time), featuring the Late Show cast & nonno Cilauro? (Thanks for the link, Zoë!)
Jun 05 2013
Happy 21st Birthday Late Show – 20 Years Season 2!
Okay, we might be stretching it a bit, but who’s complaining?! Even though July 17 last year we celebrated 20 years since the first episode of The Late Show was broadcasted, Saturday June 5 1993 was the first day that the first episode of Season 2 went to air. By then, the show had developed a …
Mar 16 2013
“Not Coming Soon to a Cinema near you”
Actually, this post is purely an excuse to post some classic sketches. But you’re not complaining are you? With some films presently coming out at cinemas, there’s been a few flashbacks to some great work that was done on The Late Show. The Incredible Burt Wonderstone = Santo The Magnificent. A Good Day To Die Hard …
Feb 13 2013
Santo, Sam & Ed’s Cup Fever! out now on iTunes
Jan 06 2013
UMOYT: Graham & The Colonel – The Panel Xmas Wrap 2007
Your ol’ intellectual sparring partners appearing on The Panel Xmas Wrap 2007 for charity.
Nov 28 2012
Undiscovered Masterpieces Of YouTube: Jane Kennedy on Hey Hey It’s Saturday
Jane Kennedy of “The D-Generation” appearing as a judge on Red Faces from Hey Hey It’s Saturday – June 1989
Sep 05 2012
Vale “Dr” Aaron Beaucaire
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
Kane & Disabled on ABC2
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 …