The Box
In some ways, I was a rather precocious child. Really? Are you sure about that? No way! Unlike other children of my generation, I was allowed to watch some of … Read the rest “The Box”
Television
88 Documentary
Thought I’d give a mention to a documentary my friend, Michaela Perske has produced and co-written called “88”.
The documentary goes back to 1988, the year of the Australian Bicentenary, … Read the rest “88 Documentary”
Number 96 Turns Forty
“The thing I’m most proud about Number 96 is that it saved lives”, David Sale told us at tonight’s fortieth-anniversary screening of the legendary Australian television show. As the creator … Read the rest “Number 96 Turns Forty”
Television Saturday
Regular appearances by Sean Micallef could emerge as the only reason I don’t become totally addicted to “Laid”, the new black comedy on ABC 1. I don’t know why I … Read the rest “Television Saturday”
Embarrassing illnesses
I don’t know if it’s my television viewing habits, or if it’s the summer season, but every time I turn on Channel 9 or Gem, there seems to be an … Read the rest “Embarrassing illnesses”
Life Can Be Sweet And Sour
I’ve had a wonderfully nostalgic night listening to the soundtrack of the “cult” 1980s ABC-TV series, “Sweet and Sour”, released this week on CD. Somewhere in the garage, I’m sure … Read the rest “Life Can Be Sweet And Sour”