http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzhPX_5ggF4&feature=g-all-u
A big thanks to the good folk over at Channel 31 Melbourne & Geelong who put that 31 Questions promo together for us!
However, I feel I am obligated to point out that “it’s the quiz show like no other” might not actually be the best description, considering we parody segments from several other TV game shows and the gist of the format is lifted straight from “Sale of the Century” and really any game show that features a host asking questions…
A more accurate line might be: “it’s the quiz show like most of the others”.
But yes, we now have a promo airing on Channel 31 and all of a sudden OH MY GOD! I’M ON TV!
A similar feeling must also be gyrating through the trousers of the good folk involved with RMITV’s NEW flagship show “Live on Bowen”, which also debuts this weekend on Channel 31. Friday evening 8.30PM to be precise.
Thus called because RMIT University is… whatever the opposite of girt is… by Bowen Street in the north-east quadrant of the Melbourne CBD.
Now, there’s surely a score of TV producers who, given the opportunity, may have been tempted to call the show “Live on Swanston” in order to more clearly communicate their unique brand of Melbourne-focused program content. But not these guys. Bowen Street is where it’s at. Literally.
“Live on Bowen” replaces RMITV’s previous flagship late night comedy show “Studio A”. If you’re not familiar with why Studio A was cancelled, have a quick gander at this completely unbiased article from an impartial author: Channel 31’s Best Show Cancelled For Some Reason
So, new cast and new writers! I for one think this is a great thing because there are very few opportunities to get hands-on experience in television comedy in this country.
Speaking from my own experience, I joined RMITV shortly after I moved to Melbourne in February 2010. And one of the first things I did was put my hand up to audition to be a cast member and writer on Studio A.
Wouldn’t you know it, I was unsuccessful. Which was fair enough. It’s a tough contest, and at that point my only TV experience was being an extra in “McLeod’s Daughters”. And that scene was deleted.
But the cast and writers of Studio A remained unchanged for the next 2 years!
For any inexperienced writer or performer who walked into the RMITV office in 2010 or 2011, the only way you could write for TV was to become a producer and pitch your own show. A task that’s considerably easier said than done (but which is infinitely more rewarding).
Of course, a lot of writers can’t be arsed doing all that producing crap. I sure as hell wasn’t keen on it.
So that’s why it’s great that “Live on Bowen” has come along and given some fresh faces an opportunity to see their gags performed on the small screen. It’s what RMITV and Channel 31 should be doing. And they are. So good on ’em.
And may I wish the team at “Live on Bowen” all the best for their debut season.
Now, “Live on Bowen” may have a bigger budget, a flash new set, a more professional cast and crew, big name celebrity guests and the honour of being RMITV’s “flagship” show… but do they have DMG-cam?
I highly doubt it…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg5Oij6X6z8&feature=g-all-u
Right! Back to 31 Questions.
Episode #1 will air on TV this Saturday. Be warned though, it is the 2nd pilot episode, which we shot as a once-off back in June 2011.
The set is slightly different (mainly less stolen than in later episodes) and instead of series co-hosts Anthony McCormack and Sophie Loughran, it’s Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall and Melanie Valentine on board.
Now, there’s probably a score of TV producers who, given the opportunity, would probably not allow the pilot episode to be broadcast… But not us!
We figured there’s enough laughs to justify salvation from the cutting room floor.
So it’s going to air – production mistakes, continuity errors, awkward audience shots, Glenn Ridge cameo and all – on Channel 31 Melbourne & Geelong this Saturday June 9 at 10PM.
If you’ve ever wanted to see just how many things can go wrong while making a pre-recorded TV game show, now’s your chance!
So tune in.
And don’t forget you can tweet along too: @31Questions #31Questions
Kind regards,
David M. Green
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