David M. Green: Purveyor of fine humour

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  • 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.

    VHS Revue Links:

    -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 20 – A Woman Called Golda (1982)

    Highlights from a 1982 Beta tape of the telemovie/miniseries “A Woman Called Golda”. Presented by David M. Green.

    Featuring:
    – Lowrey Organs TVC
    – Ford Meteor TVC
    – Ten Promo for Anne Wills Movie Scene
    – BP “The Quiet Achievers” TVC
    – “You Can See It All On Ten” Promo featuring Parkinson in Australia
    – Trix dishwashing liquid TVC
    – Ten Clock with “Australian Motors’ Brand New Sigma” jingle
    – Snippets of Violet Crumble and Crunchie TVCs
    – Drifter chocolate bar TVC – Treets confectionery TVC
    – Weller Balsam shampoo and conditioner TVC
    – DMG visits the supermarket
    – Promo for “A Woman Called Golda” Part 2 (“…Ingrid Bergman in POSSIBLY her last performance…”)

    Footage recorded from Channel Ten Adelaide 1982 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes.

    Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy and John Hnatowych.

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    -DMG