We rarely bother with the commercial network’s upfronts, mostly because they rarely bother with comedy. But this did catch our eye: Comedy returns to prime time on Seven with a new format featuring Mick Molloy and Glenn Robbins and funny friends as guests. It is produced by Molloy Boy Productions. AR: “This was the best... Read More »
Press release time! That’s “haunts, humour and so much heart”, right? You’re sure “haunts” is first? Not going to go with “haunting”? Hey. your call. Just wondering, but has a local version of any overseas comedy format ever taken off here? Back in the 70s Kingswood Country was a knock-off of All In The Family... Read More »
Press release time! What does this have to do with comedy? Check out that line-up of guests! Ryan Shelton: there’s a name we haven’t seen in a while. Also funny: the way this seems to have backed off a little from the original concept, which was a comedy true-crime panel show where real-life cases are... Read More »
Press release time! Australian Comedy Royalty Unites for New ABC Series Bad Company The ABC, Screen Australia and VicScreen are thrilled to announce two of Australia’s most beloved comedians, Anne Edmonds and Kitty Flanagan will join forces for the new 6-part comedy series, Bad Company. Created by, written and starring AACTA award-winning comedian Anne Edmonds... Read More »
Press release time! Has anyone ever, in the history of comedy, laughed at something described as a “feel good story”? How about “heart warming”? Or “doing good for the sake of it”? C’mon, that’s obviously a sure-fire recipe for comedy. Just think of all those hilarious kind-hearted sitcom characters over the years, like… uh… you... Read More »
Press release time oh god: Mother and Son returns to ABC this September with more laughs and chaos The ABC is pleased to announce the highly anticipated second season ofMother and Son returns, lighter and brighter with a fresh injection of fun, on Wednesday 24 September at 8:30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview. Comedy... Read More »
Press release time! Like a lot of Micallef projects, Eve of Destruction got better as it went along. We’d even go so far as to say the Christmas special was worth watching even if you’re not a fan of interview shows. Sure, this will no doubt once again be budgeted on the smell of an... Read More »
Press release time! Julia Zemiro to host ABC’s new true-crime panel show Crime Night! The ABC is thrilled to announce that Julia Zemiro will host Crime Night! a comedy true-crime panel show where real-life cases are examined through the lens of criminology and comedy. Produced by Dreamchaser and Maverick Entertainment, the six-part series will see... Read More »
Press release time! Who knew we’d long for the days when Hughsie had his own show? At least then he was confined to one location. Now he’s turning up on every single comedy show stinking up the place. And just in time to confirm our gripe, we’ve been handed another press release! Guy Montgomery’s Guy... Read More »
Press release time! Back By Popular Demand. Sam Pang Tonight Confirmed For Second 2025 Season. It’s been a long time between drinks for Australian tonight shows, but this year, Network 10 is giving audiences a double shot: that’s right, Sam Pang Tonight is coming back for season two. Sam Pang Tonight will bookend the year... Read More »