Here are some of my favourite bits I wrote for Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (Series 11 – 13).
These seasons were produced during Melbourne’s Covid-19 lockdowns and hence most of the episodes did not have a studio audience.
Writing on Mad as Hell is the best job I’ve ever had. Every day is a masterclass in creating television comedy, working with the best writers, performers and crew in Australia.
The show is currently preparing for its 15th season. Catch it on ABC TV and ABC iView.
-DMG
Highlights from a 2002 VHS tape of various Australian TV coverage of the first anniversary of 9/11. Presented by David M. Green.
Featuring:
– Introduction by John Wood
– A brief summary of Australian TV’s special coverage of the first 9/11 anniversary
– Promos for All Aussie Adventures and Becker
– 9/11 themed TVC for The Weekend Australian
– Flora Pro-Active TVC
– Can’t Do That Any More segment
– Henley Properties Group TVC
– Bi-Lo TVC with ‘Coon’ Cheese
– ‘Give Pause’ with special guest Tim Wray sharing his memories of 9/11, including Channel 10’s Jane Reilly visit to Sacred Heart College Middle School and dinner with TV’s Patricia Routledge
– SANFL local footy TVC featuring Mike Rann “Go Panthers”
– Vox-pops: Australians reflect on one year since 9/11
Footage recorded from Adelaide’s Channel 7, 9, 10 and ABC, September 11-12 2002 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes.
Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych, Emmanuel Photakis & Tim Wray.
VHS Revue Links:
-DMG
Highlights from a 2002 VHS tape of “Futurama”. Presented by David M. Green.
Featuring:
– A Tedious Anecdote about Futurama, working at Kmart and the struggles of obtaining video in the early 2000s
– Channel Seven Adelaide Promo
– Today Tonight Promo
– Telstra Mobile TVC
– Telstra Mobile $5 Plan with Nokia 3315 TVC
– Mr Bankrupt strangely toned down TVC
– Vanilla Coke TVC featuring Aaron Paul
– Truscott Hi-Fi Big End of Year Sale TVC
– McLeay carpet store TVC featuring Jeff Sunderland & Bob Francis
– Keith Bowden Electrical TVC
– DMG calls Today Tonight with a few story suggestions
Footage recorded from Channel 7 Adelaide, December 2002 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes.
Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych & Tim Wray.
VHS Revue Links:
-DMG
Highlights from a 1995 VHS tape of the 1989 TV movie “Bikini Boat” (AKA “Class Cruise”). Presented by David M. Green.
Featuring:
– A few highlights from this very stupid movie
– Babs Bargains TVC
– Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Live Show TVC
– Several late night phone dating TVCs (Instant Date, Private Eye Contacts, Interesting Singles)
– Houseboat Hotline TVC
– DMG’s “The problem with Adelaide in the 90s” editorial
– South Australia “Going All The Way” TVC
Footage recorded from Channel 7 Adelaide, 1995 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes.
Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych, Steve Murray & Van Badham.
VHS Revue Links:
-DMG
Highlights from a 2001 VHS tape of the 1988 film “Imagine: John Lennon”. Presented by David M. Green.
Featuring:
– Unsolicited VHS Revue Theme Song A cappella Challenge winner
– John Lennon with drifter who showed up at his house (1971)
– Channel 9 “still the one” ident
– Montage of community service announcements
– Humane Society International CSA with “Set Us Free” song
– Laurie Lawrence “Kids Alive do the Five” swim safety CSA
– David M. Green cuts “Kids Alive do the Five” down to three
– Suicide Prevention CSA with old woman
– Sensible Funerals TVC with Keith Russell in the cat food aisle
– Panasonic “big screen” mobile phone TVC
– What the hell was that?
– San Giorgio’s pizzeria TVC
– Panasonic TVC with weird repeating audio
– Adelaide International Airport Motel TVC
– DMG’s reaction to suicide ad
Footage recorded from Channel 9 Adelaide, 31 December 2001 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes.
Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych & Steve Murray.
VHS Revue Links:
-DMG