200 episodes for Susie

Next Tuesday is the 200th episode of Susie, WIN TV’s home-grown morning show that appears weekdays around the country. Not a bad feat for a show that started around the time The Catch Up finished.

Hosted by Susie Elelman the show has been produced in Wollongong since June 2007. On WIN regionals it screens at 10am, leaving Mornings with Kerri-Anne to midday. On Nine Perth and Adelaide it’s Susie at midday.

Like most daytime variety shows, there is a mix of entertainment, chat, cooking, book plugs and advertorials, occasionally digging up some faces we rarely get to see on other free to air (ie old soapie stars telling us what they’re up to).

For her 200th episode next week, Leo Sayer and Rhonda Burchmore drop by. Later in the week David Strassman visits to plug the “Farewell Tour” for Ted. E. Bear. Awwww.

Monday, June 23

· Susie’s first guest is the inaugural face of Jeans for Genes Day, Australian Idol favourite and newly married Ricki-Lee.

· Good Taste Magazine’s food editor Michelle Southan cooks chocolate steamed pudding.

· Youth off the Streets’ Father Chris Riley shares his experiences in East Timor.

· Tour historic Abercrombie House in Bathurst NSW.

· Astrologer Milton Black has your stars for the week ahead.

Tuesday, June 24 Susie’s 200th Episode

· International entertainer, Leo Sayer opens Susie’s 200th episode with a laid-back rendition of his hit You Make Me Feel Like Dancing and shares some of his amazing career.

· Singer, dancer, actor and all-round entertainer Rhonda Burchmore talks about her latest album Pure Imagination.

· Theatresports’ professionals Jon Williams, Cale Bain and Daniel Cordeaux test Leo Sayer, Rhonda Burchmore and Susie’s improvisation skills.

· Rhonda Burchmore closes Susie’s 200th episode show and dazzles the special studio audience with Get Happy.

Wednesday, June 25

· One of Australia’s leading fashion designers Charlie Brown discusses her role as a Do It With Denim fashion judge and mentor.

· Sydney Opera House’s special events head chef Simon Sandall cooks divine WA Truffles and polenta.

· Finance Specialist Tony Harris is Makin’ Cents of debt to equity ratio.

· Our mini Do It With Denim fashion parade showcases some of Australia’s TAFE student denim designs, as part of Jeans for Genes.

Thursday, June 26

· World renowned Australian swimming coach and pool safety campaigner Laurie Lawrence shares his passion for zero deaths by drowning.

· Learn more about the history of wine in Australia with Marg Wade from the National Archives of Australia.

· Moneyman Tony Harris takes us through the pros and cons of buying and selling shares.

· Talented pianist and artist Fiona Joy Hawkins’ piano solo Contemplating incorporates some of her colourful artwork.

Friday, June 27

· International award winning ventriloquist, David Strassman, introduces his friends Ted E Bear and Chuck Wood.

· Today is Red Nose Day, raising funds and awareness for SIDS and Kids.

· Victoria Hansen is showing us how to make Ratatouille in Bite Size Cooking.

· There are lots of great prizes to be won in this week’s SPIN‘n’WIN barrel draw.

· Plus, a sneak peak at Ted E Bear’s Farewell Tour with sidekick David Strassman.
Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 27 at 10am on WIN

WIN’s national daytime variety program, SUSIE, hosted by Susie Elelman, celebrates 200 episodes on Tuesday, 24 June, 2008.

International entertainer, Leo Sayer opens SUSIE’s 200th episode with a laid-back rendition of his hit You Make Me Feel Like Dancing and shares highlights of his amazing career.

Singer, dancer, actor and all-round entertainer Rhonda Burchmore talks about her latest album Pure Imagination and closes the show, dazzling the special studio audience with Get Happy.

Before that, Theatresports’ professionals Jon Williams, Cale Bain and Daniel Cordeaux test Leo, Rhonda and Susie’s improvisation skills in an hilarious re-enactment of Romeo and Juliet.

Susie said reaching 100 episodes was exciting but to have 200 air across the country is positively overwhelming. “SUSIE really is a dream come true for me and I’m so grateful to work with the best crew on earth!” Ms Elelman said. “The production crew work tirelessly and the show wouldn’t be the success it is without them.”

Ms Elelman continued, “It’s been a welcomed challenge pulling together a national program from our Wollongong based studios and now we are all looking forward to the next 200 episodes, which I’m sure will be even bigger and better than the last.”

Boasting an impressive line-up of celebrity guests, SUSIE showcases an array of talent, from extraordinary superstars to fascinating everyday people. Some of the many personalities who have joined Susie on the show so far include:

Suzi Quatro André Rieu Olivia Newton-John Troy Cassar – Daley

k d lang Brian McFadden Catherine Zeta-Jones Laurie Lawrence

Julia Gillard Bert Newton Lord Jeffrey Archer Mark Gasnier

Ray Martin Jimmy Barnes James Blunt Chloe Dallimore

Julia Morris Layne Beachley Vanessa Amorosi Grace Knight

Human Nature Ita Buttrose Lorna Luft Steven Jacobs

Deni Hines Christine Anu James Morrison Jean Kittson

Jeanne Little Wayne Gardner Jeff Fenech Victoria Nicolls

Pete Murray Kamahl Australia’s Governor-General Tracy Bartram

Ricki-Lee Kyle Vander Kuyp Ian Moss Nate Adams

Diesel James Blundell Simmone Jade Mackinnon Col Joye

Tim Campbell Iva Davies James Reeson Kerri Pottharst

Harry M Miller The McClymonts Ky Hurst Shelley Taylor Smith

Sami Lukis Johnny Young Baby John Burgess Rob Paxevanos

Patrick Brammel Saskia Burmeister Bessie Bardot Barry Crocker

Katie Noonan Gabriella Cilmi Jason Dundas Kate Manning

Barbie Rogers Imogen Bailey Richard Morecroft Delilah

David Strassman Paul Capsis Don Spencer Craig Lowndes

Adam Brand Catherine Britt Amber Lawrence Anh Do

Cosimo DeVito Imogen Bailey Damien Leith Lee Kernaghan

Shannon Noll Genevieve Lemon Guy Pearce John Wood

Michael Klim Justin Langer Donnie Sutherland Jon Stevens

Peter Garrett Glenn McGrath Bronwyn Bishop Mary Moody

Regular contributors include cooking consultants Victoria Hansen and Sonya Slyer, Animal Talk’s Matt Radnidge, RSPCA’s Matt French, Youth off the Streets’ Father Chris Riley, anti-ageing specialist Nicole Bell, astrologer Milton Black, finance specialist Tony Harris, florist Karan Hayes, stylist Sherryl McFarlane, Marg Wade from the National Archives of Australia, Physical Therapy’s Paul Molinia, yoga instructor Janie Larmour, chiropractor Grant Bond, and family GP Dr. Jenny Smiley.

Produced at the WIN Wollongong studios with access to Australia’s largest network of production facilities, SUSIE is broadcast across the WIN Network, including Channel Nine in Adelaide and Perth*. The SUSIE team works tirelessly to bring viewers an hour of entertainment and information from across the country each weekday.

*Channel Nine broadcasts SUSIE at midday.