David M. Green: Purveyor of fine humour

Tag: funny

  • VHS Revue 37 – Top Gear (2011)

    Oh boy this one took a while…

    Highlights from a 2011 VHS tape of the BBC TV series “Top Gear”. Presented by David M. Green.

    Featuring:
    – A Tedious Explanation about aspect ratios on Australian television
    – Samsung “Turn on Tomorrow” TVC
    – CSI with Justin Bieber Channel Nine Promo
    – A Current Affair Promo: “Foreign Bacon Invasion” and “Angry Anderson’s Cranky”
    – Commonwealth Bank TVC
    – Mother “Motherland” TVC
    – Zoo Magazine TVC with “hilarious” fridge magnets

    Footage recorded from Melbourne’s Channel 9, March 2011 and used here for review, educational, parody and satirical purposes. For a full list of additional footage used, see YouTube description.

    Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych, Nicholas Godfrey, Jason Evans, Gavin Baskerville, James Paterson from the Australian Television Archive, Ben Gourlay, Annika Samuelsson, Carolyn Lawlor-Smith, Nigel Charman, Zoe Charman and our generous supporters on Patreon.

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    -DMG

  • VHS Revue 36 – Beethoven’s 2nd (1997)

    Highlights from a 1997 VHS tape of the 1993 film “Beethoven’s 2nd”. Presented by David M. Green.

    Featuring:
    – A tedious anecdote about seeing Beethoven’s 2nd twice at the cinema
    – 90s kids movies about dogs named after famous historical figures
    – Channel Ten ‘Enya meets Pet Shop Boys’ Ident
    – Old El Paso Burrito TVC
    – Maggi Cup Noodles TVC
    – Bushells Tea TVC
    – Lean Cuisine TVC
    – Not Quite Right grocery clearance store TVC
    – TAC Drink Driving TVC
    – WorkCover confined spaces TVC
    – Building Control Commission TVC
    – Can’t Do That Any More Segment
    – McDonald’s “It’s MacTime Now” in Rome, Moscow, Mexico, Australia TVC

    Footage recorded from Melbourne’s Channel 10, July 1997 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes.

    Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych, Nicholas Godfrey, Chad Turner, Dean Watson, Jason Evans, Annika Samuelsson, Carolyn Lawlor-Smith, Nigel Charman, Zoe Charman, Bruce Richmond and our generous supporters on Patreon.

    Wallis Noarlunga Cinema photos courtesy of Bruce Richmond. See more great photos on the S.A. Drive-ins & Cinemas Facebook page.

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    -DMG

  • VHS Revue 35 – School Ties (2002)

    It’s back! Highlights from a 2002 VHS tape of the 1992 film “School Ties”. Presented by David M. Green.

    Featuring:
    – Highlights from School Ties
    – Holden Statesman International TVC
    – Harvey Norman ex-government notebooks TVC
    – Harvey Norman $9999 LG plasma television TVC
    – Cunningham’s Warehouse ladies’ bras TVC
    – BILO 99 cent sale TVC
    – The Perfect Fit group fitness classes TVC
    – Today Tonight Adelaide’s sleazy therapist Promo
    – Music compilation CDs
    – The Howie Bros. “100 Songs to Sing in the Shower” TVC

    Footage recorded from Adelaide’s Channel 7, 21 April 2002 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes.

    Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych, Nicholas Godfrey, Antonio Cafasso, Annika Samuelsson, Carolyn Lawlor-Smith, Nigel Charman, Zoe Charman and our generous supporters on Patreon.

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    -DMG

  • VHS Revue returns in 2023!

    Oh you better believe it.

    And it’s a great time to start supporting the show on Patreon to get your name in the end credits!

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    -DMG

  • VHS Revue 32 – Licence to Kill (2000)

    Highlights from a 2000 VHS tape of the 1989 James Bond film “Licence to Kill”. Presented by David M. Green.

    Featuring:
    – A brief look at Bond technology
    – Horn Comtek 3 computer desk TVC
    – Planet Ark TVC featuring Pierce Brosnan
    – iPRIMUS internet service provider TVC
    – Autobytel TVC featuring Alan Brough
    – Qantas TVC with spinning clock hands
    – Dreamland Bedding Help Sale TVC
    – Bed-E-Buys TVC “major dump”
    – Designer Direct TVC “cheap cheap”
    – Gouger Rugs “the gloves are off” TVC
    – Mr Bankrupt “Aussie Aussie Aussie” TVC
    – How Good Is That? Hahn Premium Light TVC featuring Michael Caton
    – VHS Revue Patreon Promo 2022

    Footage recorded from Channel 10 Adelaide, 28 October 2000 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes.

    Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych & Emmanuel Photakis.

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    -DMG