Monthly Archives: May 2009 »

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

David Knox May 31, 2009 0

Jay bows out from late nights after an eternity, for prime time pastures later this year. His final guests include James Taylor and his replacement, Conan O’Brien. Sea Patrol The Jonathan Ross Show Brothers

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Challengers cook up ratings winners

David Knox May 31, 2009 10

MasterChef Australia, Talkin' Bout Your Generation, Spicks and Specks and The Chaser all upstaged Seven and Nine in the latest ratings war.

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Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story

David Knox May 30, 2009 0

As Britain’s own housewife superstar Mary Whitehouse, Julie Walters rallies to rid TV of its disgusting content in this telemovie romp 8:35pm Sunday on ABC1. Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead Merlin MasterChef Australia

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rage

David Knox May 29, 2009 7

80s electro-pop star Gary Numan is guest programmer from 11:45pm Saturday on ABC1. The Squiz Movie: Mystic River Movie: Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House An Audience with Stephen Sondheim The Vicar of Dibley

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Happy 70th Pete Smith!

David Knox May 29, 2009 10

Congrats to one of the nicest and funniest guys in the biz, as the king of voice overs, warm ups and network loyalty turns the big 7-0.

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Prison for US Idol stalker

David Knox May 29, 2009 6

A Melbourne woman is sent to jail for 26 months for cyber-stalking former American Idol singer Diana DeGarmo.

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Hills hoists ABC comedy

David Knox May 29, 2009 12

Adam Hills talks to TV Tonight about how Spicks and Specks found its formula, the pitfalls of recording in advance and his desire for a Tonight show at some point in his career.

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The Biggest confuser: did Ajay quit?

David Knox May 29, 2009 19

Ajay Rochester has spoken about her decision to quit The Biggest Loser -which kinda contradicts the line TEN put out about not renewing her. Who to believe?

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Play School under fire for gambling venue concerts

David Knox May 29, 2009 3

Lobby group The Friends of the ABC says the broadcaster's commercial activities have gone too far with plans to stage kids concerts in gambling venues.

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Carson donates to bushfire appeal

David Knox May 29, 2009 6

After a critical reaction to an appearance fee, Carson Kressley had now donated $20,000 to a Victorian Bushfire appeal.

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Val Lehman to guest star on All Saints

David Knox May 29, 2009 5

Here's a treat. Former Prisoner star Val Lehman will get an on-screen reunion with former co-star Judith McGrath.

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Casting: Dexter nabs John Lithgow, Freddie Prinze Jr for 24

David Knox May 29, 2009 5

Woohooo! Film actor John Lithgow will join Series 4 of Dexter and Freddie Prinze Jr is up for 24. Minor spoilers follow.

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