Do you think Aussie TV icon Bert Newton will last long on-air at Channel Nine and why or why not?
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No I dont think he will - his had his time. Plus i find him irritating to look at i know that soudns bad but hey. people are looking for somone and something new. gameshows are so yeah overdone and short lived.
860068
I am an Australian but I have not seen this programme.  I have Foxtel but I seldom watch Channel (V) and have not seen any trailers for this on the other channels - which you sometimes do.
841901
Those will be some big shoes to fill! I loved Bob Barker on the Price is Right and I am sadden that he is retiring! I can't image anyone else saying "show them the next item up for bid" or "help the pet population, have your pet spayed or neutered, good bye everybody" and it wil be very sad in June when he says goodbye it will be permanently. I will miss Bob. My grandmother watched as well as a great  majority of my family and watching the show was a pleasure with him as the host. I think he is irreplaceable. If it has to be done,  I would like to see a person who is comical take his place though.
188220
Channel Ten are thinking about maybe next quater of the year
683150
I think Tony will be great.  They tried to bring comedy in with Dennis miller but he was an idiot when it came to sports.  Tony knows sports and is hilarious,  I look forward to seeing him on MNF
1106430
I can't help with the quote, but...\n\nQuotas on broadcasting like what you've described are really nothing more than a crude form of protectionism.  Normally, when an economist talks about protectionism, he's thinking of trade barriers for foods or industrial products.  Here, however, a law has apparently been created to limit the opportunity for TV stations in Australia to import more than a certain percentage of foreign TV shows for broadcast.  In essence, this provides the same outcome as any other form of trade barriers.\n\nTrade barriers affect an economy in a few ways.  First, they may reduce the opportunity of the country's citizens to access the best possible products.  If indeed the products produced locally are not as high quality (or more expensive for the same quality), then the local buyers are paying more for less.  Furthermore, protections coddle the local industry, and cushion it from the need to compete.  This allows the local industry to continue to operate without keeping up with the highest standards of quality.  It safeguards its ability to deteriorate without penalty.  Finally, protectionism tends to be reciprocal.  If one nation restricts the entry of foreign goods, the nation facing the restrictions may retaliate with restrictions of its own, leading to a trade war.  While this last scenario may seem less likely in the case of TV programming, I'm not sure.  Perhaps another nation would be more likely to restrict Australian programming in their markets if they knew Australia was restricting their programming in Australia.  \n\nHope that helps.
739109
BEN IS WAY TOO INCONSISTANT\n\nGO WITH BRETT
77454
I hope it does. I think it'll last longer than that. It gets pretty good ratings and it's a really funny show. I give it about 7 or 8 seasons maybe.
926938
Mate, you sound like me in my position, albeit a Kiwi living in Australia. Setanta is the only way we get to watch the ABs play England cause Fox here in Australia, for what ever reason, refuse to pick up the rights to England v All Blacks, as per the Grand Slam last year and the game last weekend.\nNot sure if they will do a streaming feed, but you can get live updates as bulletin points on www.allblacks.com. Have a look on www.rugbyheaven.com.au  as well and see what they have on offer. Am having a look also at another site and will let you know the outcome. Though, a live, streaming feed for zero dollars down may be tough to find. Will let you know.
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Very sketchy info; he left BST in 1968.  He then did work on Al Cooper's "Al's Big Deal (unclaimed freight") in 1975.  Since then, everyone I've spoken to has the same story-- he had a mental breakdown, and has been living in a mental institution ever since the episode (1977 or 1978)... "ahh... jucyfruit"
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I like it when they have decent performers on (like Frank Woodly and that guy on last week whose name I've forgotten). I find usually they only have one contestant really worth watching per show. It is too bad though, at least it isn't another medical drama, law or cop show (as most Aus TV seems to be these days).\n\nI wish it was a bit more like "Whose line is it anyway?" that American show with Drew Carey as host. That was a similar idea but they had several different ad-libbing games and it kept it fresh through out the show. Also I have to say I find Tom Gleisner annoying as hell as a judge. I think some of the D-gens have been ruined by the Panel.\n\nIn conclusion: I like it.
288587
Probably foxtel or sky channel I watch it on fox in Aust.
654788
I just inked the deal with Fox and we are doing six weeks before they will commit to the 3 year deal.\n\nI promise, you will all have a part in the show.\n\nMonitoehead!  Fetch me some more coffee.
706535
I remember watching these guys as a child on ITV's World of Sport. My dad - bless him - religiously watched it every week. The whole house stopped at 4pm and after he would check the footie scores with good ole dickie Davies!\nI can add Rollerball Rocco and Marty Jones to your list. As well as Fit Finlay, Dynamite Kid, Kendo Nagasaki and Jim Breaks.\nRocco and Jones would certainly give the WWE guys a run for the money. Thanks for bringing back some happy memories mate. Cheers!
739776
Yes, Good players keep on coming in Australian side - we have Nathan Bracken, Michael Hussey , Michael Clarke , Mitchell Johnson . There are some good  young  allrounders  too . Australian team also has a good rotational policy . So they will still be quite a good team even after Mcgrath and Warne retire .
780742
I'd like to see Peter Kay in charge. Very funny man - but seemingly moral and a thoroughly decent bloke!!
447241
I think the AFL has a contract with the MCG to always hold Grand Final there but as more non-Victorian teams keep winning it will have to change in future.... I hope! Go Swannies!!