"The Mick Molloy Show" (1999) TV series

User Rating:

5.2/10   

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

10 July 1999 (Australia)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

This short lived attempt at live variety crashed and burned in a spectacular fashion. The program was essentially a lazy Saturday night on the couch...

Cast

Mick Molloy	...	Himself (8 episodes, 1999)
Bob Franklin	...	Himself (8 episodes, 1999)
Judith Lucy	...	Herself (8 episodes, 1999)
Tony Martin	...	Himself (8 episodes, 1999)
Leigh Paatsch	...	Himself (8 episodes, 1999)
Simon Pendergast	...	Himself 'Pendo' (8 episodes, 1999)
Paul Hester	...	Himself / ... (8 episodes, 1999)
Kevin Garant	...	Himself / ... (8 episodes, 1999)
Barry Stockley	...	Himself / ... (8 episodes, 1999)
Marty Sheargold	...	Various in Bob's Scrapbook (8 episodes, 1999)
Justin Morley	...	Himself / ... (8 episodes, 1999)
Simon Morley	...	Drunky Dog / ... (8 episodes, 1999)
Darren Chow	...	Himself (8 episodes, 1999)
Arthur Serevetas	...	Himself / ... (8 episodes, 1999)
Pete Smith	...	Himself (8 episodes, 1999)
Dave O'Neil	...	Himself (6 episodes, 1999)
Stephen Curry	...	Cardboard Collector / ... (6 episodes, 1999)
Roz Hammond	...	Bride-to-be / ... (4 episodes, 1999)

Runtime:

120 min (8 episodes)

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Company:

Nine Network Australia

Movie Connections:

Spin off Shonky Golf (1999) (V)

Disappointed with Channel 9

The way that this show was axed is an example of how the commercial Australian networks stifle original talent in the endless search for ratings.

One of my favorite memories of the show was a segment where Tony Martin had access to the Channel 9 archives and showed the more bizarre material. In the 70's, Ernie and Denise did a variety special live from Pentridge Prison (WTF??). A big stage was set up titled something like 'A night in the Pen' making it sound like a fun place to be. Mick and Tony had a field day.

That is something I will never forget. Thanks boys!