David M. Green: Purveyor of fine humour

Tag: VHS Revue

  • 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!

    Follow VHS Revue here too: TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram.

    -DMG

  • VHS Revue 30 – Bikini Boat (1995)

    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

  • VHS Revue 29 – Imagine: John Lennon (2001)

    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

  • 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

    Hey, just a quick one to say I made my debut in/on The Guardian Australia last week when I wrote one of those 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet) pieces, which I thoroughly enjoyed compiling.

    Also, VHS Revue got a great write up over at Australian Tumbleweeds.

    Swish!

    -DMG

  • VHS Revue 27 – Death Becomes Her (1997)

    We’re back! Highlights from a 1997 VHS tape of the 1992 film “Death Becomes Her”. Presented by David M. Green.

    Featuring:
    – Ericsson mobile phone TVC
    – Payphone update with Andy Matthews
    – Telstra TVC with jingle “Making it easier for you”
    – West End Draught TVC with Showdown 1 tie-in
    – DV Milk TVC with Rex Hunt
    – Libra Ultra Thins TVC crime scene clean-up
    – Cosmopolitan magazine TVC featuring man with woman’s voice
    – WorkCover TVC Think Safety Talk Safety featuring bear trap blindfold
    – Westpac Classic Plus TVC
    – Coca-Cola TVC with polar bears and seal

    Footage recorded from Channel Ten Adelaide, 1997 and used here for  review, parody and satirical purposes.

    Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych, Gerard Kotlowy, Emmanuel Photakis, Tim Wray, Annika Samuelsson, Carolyn Lawlor-Smith, Richard Sidey, Andy Matthews and Rex Hunt.

    VHS Revue Links:

    -DMG