The Backside of Television

Mitch revisits the biggest TV celebrity scandal of 1966 - and whether or not the culprit got away with it. Plus, shark crime cop shows.

Mitch revisits the biggest TV celebrity scandal of 1966 - and whether or not the culprit got away with it. Plus, shark crime cop shows.

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EP5 Game Show Scam!

Jul. 10,2023

A problematic game show, petty network rivalry, and a 50 year feud. Plus, James Randi's odd history with Australian TV.

A problematic game show, petty network rivalry, and a 50 year feud. Plus, James Randi's odd history with Australian TV.

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EP4 Classification War!

Jul. 10,2023

Dive into the surprisingly shocking world of children's television between 1979 and 1992.

Dive into the surprisingly shocking world of children's television between 1979 and 1992.

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EP3 Bad News!

Jul. 10,2023

A look at how the news became terrible over the past 40 years. And a low point for The Footy Show.

A look at how the news became terrible over the past 40 years. And a low point for The Footy Show.

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EP2 Play School Mafia!

Jul. 10,2023

Mitch looks at the murky underside of one of the most beloved programs in Australian TV history. Plus, how an entire station was forced off air.

Mitch looks at the murky underside of one of the most beloved programs in Australian TV history. Plus, how an entire station was forced off air.

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EP1 Anzac Fatigue!

Jul. 10,2023

Mitch revisits the TV failure of the 100th anniversary of the Anzacs. Plus, how a network bombed its own show.

Mitch revisits the TV failure of the 100th anniversary of the Anzacs. Plus, how a network bombed its own show.

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A comedy series exploring all the ridiculous, depressing and outright shameful moments in the wild history of Australian television.

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