Gretel Killeen behind new series on aged care
Former Big Brother host led the concept development, script development and final production of an aged care series on 9GEM.
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TV favourite Gretel Killeen is executive producing a new documentary series for 9GEM on aged care.
The Best 30 Years shines a light on aged care and engages with older Australians as they prepare for and enjoy the next phase of their lives.
Author, presenter and commentator Killeen, led the concept development, script development and final production of the series produced by DCM Media.
It has been screening on Saturday afternoons on 9GEM.
Gravity Media Australia provided creative production, technology and post-production services in the development and completion of the five part series.
Chris Baynes, CEO, DCM Media: “Gravity Media has been our perfect production partner with an A Grade team and excellent facilities. I couldn’t imagine another production house that could have delivered in the time frame and geography our project demanded.”
Mike Purcell – Head of Production at Gravity Media Australia: “It has been a pleasure to collaborate on The Best 30 Years project with Chris and his team from DCM Media. It’s great to work alongside like-minded people who are passionate about informative storytelling. Gravity Media fulfilled all in-house, from location and studio filming, edit suites, graphic design, and experienced crew. Kudos to everyone on a very successful outcome and delivering a quality television series. The Best 30 Years adds to Gravity Media’s diverse stable of diverse turn-key productions including corporate production, television commercials, stand-up comedy, sport, music, documentaries and remote production.”
1pm Saturdays on 9GEM.
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Absolutely ridiculous choice of timeslot (and day!) for first-run local programming, and to top it off, it’s left to die on a multichannel.
What could this possibly rate? In the three digits? Four if we’re being optimistic!
I suspect it is essentially branded content which usually runs on weekend arvos.
I’m not impressed with the time the series is shown, why not a later time slot. Unfortunately that can seen as ageist to some “older” viewers nowdays. A lot of older people have a lot going on that fills their day and don’t mind kicking back and watching TV later at night. I also hope these kind of productions refrain from terms such as “seniors” or worse OAP, older people are often, talked down too, dismissed as not knowing much, patronised because of their age., when in fact with age comes experience, knowledge and wisdom. It’s a trend in western society but in most Asian cultures older people are sort out for their advice etc. Older people should be treated for who they are not because of their age besides some enjoy a “nanna” nap in the afternoon. As the late Lizzie said on her birthday age is just a number.