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  • “I didn’t want to freak anybody out, I kept it to myself.”

    October 2nd, 2018 1 comment

    When the Doug Anthony All-Stars split in 1994 Tim Ferguson was keeping a secret from Paul McDermott & Richard Fidler.

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  • Live, dangerous and ready to prove a point.

    August 24th, 2018 26 comments

    Rove McManus is a big believer audiences want a Live variety show -and Pilot Week is his chance.

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  • Historic abuse sent to journalist over 1990s review draws apology

    February 27th, 2018 10 comments

    Tim Ferguson, Paul McDermott & Richard Fidler apologise over abusive letters sent to a critic during the 1990s.

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  • Gallery: Farewell to Ripponlea

    November 25th, 2017 4 comments

    Take a tour of ABC’s dream factory, home to 60 years of television.

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  • Tears, standing ovation, for last ABC audience at Ripponlea

    September 6th, 2017 7 comments

    It was a sentimental evening as ABC’s historic Melbourne studios ended 6 decades of production.

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  • Stop Laughing, This is Serious: Feb 15

    February 14th, 2017 1 comment

    This week Hey Hey, The Big Gig, The Norman Gunston Show, The Money or The Gun, Club Buggery & more.

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  • “Countdown studios” exit by mid 2017, party & sale.

    November 5th, 2016 10 comments

    ABC Director of TV is promising a great send-off to a grand lady next year.

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  • Patsy Biscoe remembers Pate Biscuit (& Bongo)

    July 14th, 2015 6 comments

    Here’s Humphrey, Fat Cat & Friends -even The Big Gig- Patsy Biscoe remains a children’s TV icon.

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  • Vale: John Pinder

    May 27th, 2015 Make a comment

    Comedy producer who discovered a string of legendary comedians in the Melbourne comedy circuit, has died.

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  • Vale: Joe Murray

    March 18th, 2015 2 comments

    Director / Producer Joe Murray, best known for his work on ABC comedy productions, has died.

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  • Returning: 31 Questions

    June 3rd, 2014 Make a comment

    Community TV quiz show 31 Questions is back for more thanks to a crowdfunding campaign.

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  • Shock, Horror, Aunty!: Nov 20

    November 19th, 2013 3 comments

    This week look back on Aunty Jack, The Big Gig and the way swearing weaved its way into our TV language.

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