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Season One

Episode One – July 18, 1992

Episode Two – July 25, 1992

Episode Three – August 1, 1992

Episode Four – August 8, 1992

Episode Five – August 15, 1992

Episode Six – August 22, 1992

Episode Seven – August 29, 1992

Episode Eight – September 5, 1992

Episode Nine – September 12, 1992 

Episode Ten – September 19, 1992

Episode Eleven – October 3, 1992

Episode Twelve – October 10, 1992

Episode Thirteen – October 17, 1992

Episode Fourteen – October 24, 1992

Episode Fifteen – October 31, 1992

Episode Sixteen – November 7, 1992

Episode Seventeen – November 14, 1992

Episode Eighteen – November 21, 1992

Episode Nineteen – December 5, 1992

Episode Twenty – December 12, 1992

 

Season Two

Episode One – June 5, 1993

Episode Two – June 12, 1993

Episode Three – June 19, 1993

Episode Four – June 26, 1993

Episode Five – July 3, 1993

Episode Six – July 10, 1993

Episode Seven – July 17, 1993

Episode Eight – July 24, 1993

Episode Nine – July 31, 1993

Episode Ten – August 7, 1993

Episode Eleven – August 28, 1993

Episode Twelve – September 4, 1993

Episode Thirteen – September 11, 1993

Episode Fourteen – September 18, 1993

Episode Fifteen – September 25, 1993

Episode Sixteen – October 2, 1993

Episode Seventeen – October 9, 1993

Episode Eighteen – October 16, 1993

Episode Nineteen – October 23, 1993

Episode Twenty – October 30, 1993

“You know, during the course of every week, we turn our comedy flamethrower onto a vast range of subjects. But every now and again, the razor sharp edge of our wit results in a piece of comedy that rises above the normally excellent standard of topicality and satire and becomes truly Champagne sketch comedy!” – Rob Sitch

Season 1 Episode 1

Review by Shitscared. Originally broadcast Saturday July 18, 1992 Welcome to the ABC. The graduates of The D-Generation sketch comedy show split up in two forms a few years ago. While some went to work with Steve Vizard on Channel 7’s Fast Forward, The rest: developed The Late Show. “ABC TV – A unique look inside ‘Sandringham’ with His Royal Highness …

Season 1 Episode 2

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday July 25, 1992 “No Road To Barcelona: Australian Olympic Athletes”. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Gulf War 2, Olympic Opening ceremony. News Desk * Barcelona Olympics * UN weapons inspectors * Bill Kelty (Rob) * Daryl Braithwaite in court * Kidney for sale * Lisa Curry-Kenny (Jane) Pre-Recorded Segments: …

Season 1 Episode 3

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday August 1, 1992 Geoff Crowe Motors Ad. Opening Titles: UN taskforce report. Opening Remarks: Gulf War 2, Olympic Opening ceremony. News Desk: * Inflation figures * Royal anniversary * Gillespie children * Gareth Evans (Rob) * Gunships * Michael Jackson * Father of Australian photography * British athletes suspension …

Season 1 Episode 4

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday August 8, 1992 Rodney King. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks (Tony and Santo): Tony’s Appendix, The Drug Offensive, Word of the Week “Kelty”. News Desk: * War in Yugoslavia * Student protests * Humphrey B. Bear * Rodney King assault * Detention centres * Bruce McAvaney (Rob) & John …

Season 1 Episode 5

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday August 15, 1992 ABC Tonight’s line up: Elle McPherson, Kokoda Legacy. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Elle’s Bali special, Bullshit story, Where’s Jase? (The Three Investigators), Jase’s dressing room. News Desk: * UN evacuate Bosnia * Concentration camps * Australian dollar * Leyland Brother’s World * George Bush (Rob) …

Season 1 Episode 6

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday August 22, 1992 John Farnham and Glenn Wheatley – Jesus Christ Superstar. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Fergie and Woody Allen’s financial advise, The Joy of Financial Advice. News Desk: * Budget week * John Dawkins * Peter Reith (Rob) * Sarah Ferguson * Presidential Campaign * George Bush …

Season 1 Episode 7

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday August 29, 1992 Foreign Correspondent with George Negus. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Political party ads, Alan Bond free, Australian legal system. News Desk: * Yugoslavian peace talks * Alan Bond * Man drives through Parliament House * Hurricane Andrew * Lord Carrington (Rob) Ill Conceived Records – 20 …

Season 1 Episode 8

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday September 5, 1992 Beadle’s A Prick. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Toxic waste, Naughtiest Home Video Show. News Desk: * George Bush * Compass Airlines * John Hewson on Japanese trade practices * Sydney Harbour tunnel * Iraq exclusion zone * Naughtiest Home Video Show * Stompon Ground * …

Season 1 Episode 9

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday September 12, 1992 Mick replacement announcement by Tony. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks (With Myrtle Woods replacing Mick): News Desk: * F.W.De Klerk (Rob) * Bosnian war * Marijuana deterrent * Tricontinental Bank * lost Beatles songs * fifth Beatle. Shitscared Promo: with Rob and Myrtle Woods. 20 Inappropriate …

Season 1 Episode 10

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday September 19, 1992 Beadle’s A Prick: Phone box. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Show 10, Larry Emdur’s Chance and Coincidence Show, Royal Family photos, Hitler footage, Nirvana on MTV awards. News Desk: * John Major (Rob) * Pakistan floods * Thailand elections * Married couple in space * Ned …

Season 1 Episode 11

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday October 3, 1992 Foreign Correspondent. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Tony and Joan Kirner (Mick). News Desk: John Hewson, Defence Minister in Japan, Noeline Donaher apology, Donaher’s at Bathurst, South African peace protest, Hole in ozone layer, Imran Kahn (Rob). Papa Luigi Genuine Italian Pizza. Things that wogs don’t …

Season 1 Episode 12

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday October 10, 1992 Noeline fragrance. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Sylvania Waters, Song for Noeline. News Desk: Australian nuclear waste John Major Benny Hill’s grave Ireland abortion referendum, End to Imperial Honour system Rose Hancock-Porteous Greg Matthews (Rob) Madonna’s sex book Elle McPherson’s lingerie. 23 FM Shit Music. What’s …

Season 1 Episode 13

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday October 17, 1992 U.S. Presidential Debate: George Bush (Rob), Bill Clinton (Rob), H. Ross Perot (Rob). Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Madonna’s sex book, Calamity Jane, what’s on the other channels. News Desk: U.S. Presidential Debate Japanese troops in Cambodia China’s Communist Party conference Fighter jet purchase Senator Robert …

Season 1 Episode 14

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday October 24, 1992 ABC Announcement: No Job For a Lady. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Overseas Rip-offs of The Late Show. News Desk: Jobsback package Martin Ferguson (Rob) Soldiers in Bosnia Wendy the work experience girl Loch Ness Noeline Donaher at Bathurst Leyland Brothers Theme Park Australia’s most wanted …

Season 1 Episode 15

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday October 31, 1992 Julian Cleary’s apology. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: End of the world, Victorian Liberal Government, 1492, Cherie Paul, Daryl Braithwaite in court, Warrick Capper’s new film. News Desk: Boris Yeltsen Trouble around the world War in Bosnia Endangered species list National Gallery Federation of Magician’s Assistants …

Season 1 Episode 16

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday November 7, 1992 Christopher Columbus The Discovery of America: As Narrated By Alby Mangles. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Queensland Yo Way To Go!, US elections, Shakespeare’s plays as cartoons, Charles and Diana. Mick’s Love Line. News Desk: Bill Clinton John Major Paul Keating Women on the frontline Robert …

Season 1 Episode 17

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday November 14, 1992 Whole Lotta Livin’. Opening Titles: Up The Creek, job figures, national anthem. Opening Remarks: News Desk: Protests Greenpeace Anglican church Gareth Evans (Rob) Bob Geldof (Tony) Veteran pilot Shonkstar Records. Healthy Wealthy and Woggy. Sergio’s Four. The Olden Days: Episode Seventeen “The Ballad of Frontbottom …

Season 1 Episode 18

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday November 21, 1992 Seven Up. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Bjelke-Peterson family reunion, Prime Minister signs a $5 note, Superman given the arse, Daryl Braithwaite. News Desk: Mick interrupts Prime Minister and the national anthem John Major’s unpopularity Benazir Bhutto (Jane with Rob as Imran Kahn) logging protest Alan …

Season 1 Episode 19

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday December 5, 1992 ABC Tonight: “Sticky Moments with Phil Cleary”. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Phil Cleary, Singo’s beer ad, Leyland Brothers, Christmas card from Mia Farrow. News Desk: Russian Parliament Nazi protests ACTU protests USS Omaha Greek oil tanker accident Keith Wright Jeff Harding Timor resistance leader Xanana …

Season 1 Episode 20

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday December 12, 1992 Beadle’s A Prick: Caravan of a Cliff. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Late for the Intro, Where’s Wally, Laurie Oakes, cricket commentators, Emergency sidekick (Aaron Beaucaire). News Desk: Jeff Kennett Royal marriage Product recall: Christmas tree lights Singo’s Beer ad. Dr Who, Wuthering Heights, Singing in …

Season 2 Episode 1

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday June 5, 1993 We’re still number 4. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Change of format, cricket, car on set, ex-girlfriends, Saint Mary McKillop, Introducing Judith Lucy, The Late Show Institute of Comedy Research. News Desk: John Dawkins Gareth Evans (Rob) US Memorial day Homeless youth ad Rugby ante-natal classes …

Season 2 Episode 2

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday June 12, 1993 Tedious September. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: The Late Show merchandise, trade talks, hunger strike, musical ending. News Desk: Mabo case in Canberra Japanese wedding Jeff Fenech bout Jeff Fenech (Rob) Mick Gatting goes F**k Competition Stump cam Shannon Doherty (Jane). Mick Molloy Phone Prankster. Jase …

Season 2 Episode 3

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday June 19, 1993 Gilligan’s Island. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Syringe in Pepsi can, abandoned man, triplets born 45 days apart . News Desk: Dick Smith (Rob) IVF gorilla Prince Charles Police batons Syringe in Pepsi can Product recall Herbal tea bags Jurassic Park James Hunt’s death Third umpire …

Season 2 Episode 4

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday June 26, 1993 In the control room. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Billboard in space, women’s tennis, $5 bet on Ernie & Denise. News Desk: Paul Keating in Asia FBI foil terrorist plot Wimbledon Champagne Sketch Comedy Wacky animal story Mick on the Malaysian Prince Iron Deficiency ad: Women. …

Season 2 Episode 5

Episode guide credit: Daniel G Originally broadcast Saturday July 3, 1993 Season 2, Episode 5 begins with some silliness. Like the tennis and cricket, The Late Show is also delayed due to rain. Actual ABC sportscaster Tim Lane declares “no joy for Late Show fans here tonight … the floor manager checked the set twenty …

Season 2 Episode 6

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday July 10, 1993 Thelma and Louise. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Rejected TLS names, telemovie, beer warning labels, Glen Ridge runs in Pamplona, Cement In A Truck. News Desk: G7 summit in Tokyo Demtel Back Massager in Pakistan Premiers conference Break-in at Buckingham Palace Third cricket test (John Blackman …

Season 2 Episode 7

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday July 17, 1993 Wallaby Jack. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Man in Bart Simpson jocks on stage, Angry Anderson’s soapbox, Billy Idol’s Drug and Alcohol ads, CSIRO Work-in, John Hewson. News Desk: A week of natural disasters Optus and Telecom dirty tricks campaign (with John Blackman reference) Bill Clinton …

Season 2 Episode 8

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday July 24, 1993 M Rating warning. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Best show since Hooperman, interuption/replacement show (G.P. and What’s Cooking). News Desk: Japanese P.M. stands down New head of the F.B.I. Gays in the U.S. armed services John Hewson (Rob) British drug traffikers in Thailand Product recall – …

Season 2 Episode 9

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday July 31, 1993 Des Keegan In Power. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Wacky TV theme tunes, Murder She Wrote, Madonna banned in Bangkok, Mick’s censored Bangkok story, Alf Camilleri behind the couch, movie protests. News Desk: John Blackman reference in highlights package New Japanese P.M. Nazi war trial (John …

Season 2 Episode 10

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday August 7, 1993 ABC Tonight: 28 Up. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks (Tony and Judith): Tony’s dream sequence, Samantha Fox in Bosnia, Stealing Priest, Doctors off duty, Dr Kevorkian, Young Achiever Awards, Judith in the audience. News Desk: War in Lebanon Peace Talks in Bosnia (John Blackman reference) International …

Season 2 Episode 11

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday August 28, 1993 The Mabo game. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks (Mick by himself): Jo Bailey sacking, Tony’s ex-girlfriends, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson (Tony). News Desk: Michael Jackson NASA space Probe John Blackman reference Bruce McAvaney (Rob) New dining table for The Lodge Japanese War apology Bruno Grollo in …

Season 2 Episode 12

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday September 4, 1993 Wallaby Jack. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Supermodels, Tony’s engagements to the Voiceover woman, Winona and Johnny Depp, Tony’s Lambada tattoo, Michael Jackson, the big egg, Mick’s 100th joke. News Desk: John Dawkins’ apology Michael Jackson in Singapore The fossilised egg in WA National Peace Day …

Season 2 Episode 13

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday September 11, 1993 Australian Navy ad. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Navy harassment, Herve Villechaize, Daryl Somers’ impressions, Duran Duran comeback tour, controversial watch ad, Bruce Samazan, The Piano, Santo’s 100th joke. News Desk: Israel and PLO talks Ferdinand Marcos returns home NT minister in court NASA space probe …

Season 2 Episode 14

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday September 18, 1993 “We Have Got Nothing!”. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: “We really live up there”, Exorcism in Wimmera, Paul Keating in England, cast members greatest pash, News Desk: Yasser Arafat in Washington Yasser Arafat (Rob) China’s 2000 Olympic bid Chinese athlete’s performance Queen – The Mini-series. Musical …

Season 2 Episode 15

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday September 25, 1993 Watching the Olympics. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Mick and Judith. Where’s Tony, AFL Grand Final, John Fahey (Rob), Olympics in French, Judith and Jane’s Taxi driver fan. News Desk: Sydney Olympic announcement Beijing promotional video Istanbul final presentation Bruce McAvaney (Rob) Paul Keating U.K. visit …

Season 2 Episode 16

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday October 2, 1993 Billeted in Sydney. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Ticker-tape parade, Grafton siege, Elle McPherson, KFC, Chicken Tonight, Breast implants. News Desk: Russian Parliament siege Grafton siege John Blackman Telecom MobileNet Chinese Olympic Delegation Brisbane Broncos Logging protests Tanya Blencowe (Jane) Gillette 3000. Musical Piss-takes: Madonna “Same”. …

Season 2 Episode 17

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday October 9, 1993 Wallaby Jack. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Flower sellers, body parts organ bank, Telecom versus Optus ballot, the Pope’s Encyclical, Mother Theresa. News Desk: Russian Parliament siege Boris Yeltsin (Rob) with Santo as interpreter (Champagne Comedy) China’s nuclear testing The Pope’s Encyclical Benazir Bhutto John Blackman …

Season 2 Episode 18

Episode guide credit: Steve Originally broadcast Saturday October 16, 1993 ABC Apology. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Rocktober, Monica Seles, movies, Imelda Marcos, Soccer hooligans. ** NO News Desk ** Pantine Shampoo with Rachael Hunter. Tommy G’s Lateline: with Malcom Turnbull (Rob). Musical Pisstakes: Billy Joel “River of Dreams”. Muckraking: Muckraking Live. Judith’s Stand Up: Violence …

Season 2 Episode 19

Originally broadcast Saturday October 23, 1993 Three Basic Steps. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Dinomania / Jurassic Park, French space shuttle, Bob Hawke, A Country Practice, News Desk: Federal budget with Christabel Chamarette (Judith) and Dee Margetts (Jane) and Paul Keating (Tony) Illegal cock fighting Japan gives to Victorian flood victims Diego Maradona in Sydney Danger …

Season 2 Episode 20

Originally broadcast Saturday October 30, 1993 – Final episode Christmas sale at The ABC Shop. Opening Remarks: Tony and Mick celebrating the 40th episode by showing ‘pilot’ snippet, David Hill personal views, George Michael, New $10 note, QANTAS campaign ** No News Desk ** John Hewson (Rob) public image campaign (with John Blackman Telecom Mobilenet …

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