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!)
Category: Video
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 …
Jul 27 2012
Remembering: The ACTUAL Show itself: Tom and Santo Speak
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 17 2012
Happy 20th Anniversary, The Late Show!
20 years ago today, “Generation X”ers (and a few older “Generation Y”ers) were about to embark on a new form of Australian comedy. Channel 7 sketch comedy show Fast Forward was the talk of the town, into their 4th season, but was nearing the end of its life cycle. Where will Australia turn to for laugh-a-minute …