Fast Forward was Australia’s highest rating, longest running and most critically awarded commercial television sketch comedy show, broadcast for 90 one hour episodes from 12 April 1989 to 26 November 1992. The show was produced by Steve Vizard, who was also the Executive Producer, writer and performer, and starred Jane Turner, Gina Riley, Magda Szubanski, Marg Downey, Michael Veitch, Peter Moon, Alan Pentland, Steve Blackburn, Geoff Brookes, Ernie Dingo, the Rubbery Figures satirical puppets, and numerous guests and supporting stars, such as Gerry Connolly and Brian Dawe. Fast Forward was succeeded by the related series Full Frontal, and subsequently Totally Full Frontal, which were broadcast from 1993 to 1999 and which starred many of the original Fast Forward cast as well as many iconic performers including Eric Bana, Stephen Curry, Glenn Robbins, Shaun Micallef, Kitty Flanagan and Julia Morris. Fast Forward was directed by Ted Emery. In its second and subsequent series, Andrew Knight joined Steve Vizard and Ted Emery as Executive Producers of the show. They went on to establish the leading Australian Production house, Artist Services, which produced 1400 hours of prime time television including SeaChange, Big Girls Blouse, Tonight Live with Steve Vizard, the Eric Bana show, the Shaun Micallef Pogram.
The League of Gentlemen is a cult comedy TV show that takes place in the fictional town of Royston Vasey. The show explores the lives of various eccentric characters, including a butcher, a jokeshop owner, and a teacher. It delves into themes of cannibalism, incest, and other bizarre situations, all with a dark and twisted sense of humor.
Little Britain is a British comedy TV show known for its scatological and stereotype-driven humor. It features various absurd characters and sketches that satirize different aspects of British society.
A group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are dropped into a real jungle by their director. They are forced to survive and become the soldiers they are portraying. Chaos ensues as they encounter real danger and the line between fiction and reality becomes blurred.
Da Ali G Show is a comedic TV series that features British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen portraying three different characters: Ali G, a white male pretending to be black and interviewing real-life politicians and celebrities; Borat, a fictional journalist from Kazakhstan who travels around America and exposes cultural differences; and Bruno, a flamboyantly gay Austrian fashion reporter. The show uses satire, spoof, and irreverence to address various topics such as race, sex, stereotypes, and pop culture.
Full Frontal was an Australian sketch comedy series which debuted in 1993. The show first aired on the Seven Network on 13 May 1993, and finished on 18 September 1997. In 1998 a spin-off of the show moved to Network Ten under the name Totally Full Frontal, losing most of the original cast in the process and finished in 1999. Since 2008, re-runs have begun screening on The Comedy Channel as part of the channel's "Aussie Gold" block of locally made, classic comedy programming.
When a group of boys go see an R-rated movie, their parents blame Canada for corrupting them. This leads to a war between the US and Canada, with the fate of the world at stake. As the boys try to save their favorite movie stars from execution, they confront political satire, censorship, and the forces of evil. They must learn to stand up for what they believe in while navigating love, friendship, and the chaos that ensues.
A snobbish investor and a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires. The snobbish investor is fired from his job, his bank accounts are frozen, and he is left homeless and penniless. He seeks help from the street hustler, who is now living his former life of luxury. Together, they plan to take revenge on the millionaires by disrupting their plan to corner the market on frozen orange juice. In the end, they succeed in obtaining a forgery of a secret report, make a huge profit, and leave the millionaires bankrupt.
Dr. Parnassus, an immortal mystic, must protect his daughter from the Devil, who claims her soul on her 16th birthday. In a race against time, he enlists the help of various characters to win the souls needed to save her. A captivating and surreal journey unfolds as Dr. Parnassus faces his dark past and fights for his daughter's freedom.
Little Britain USA is a sketch comedy show that features various characters and situations, with a focus on humor and satire. The show is set in America but is created by British comedians and often explores British culture through its comedic sketches.
Set in Cape Town, South Africa Mama Jack is the story of Jack Theron, an ordinary person working on a film set. However, his movie producer boss hates him and wants to remove him from the production of the film. In a bid to get rid of Jack, the producer spikes his drink with a drug at a glamorous function, and before long Jack has got himself on the wrong side of the law. While on the run, Jack turns to his friend, a make-up artist, who turns him into "Mama Bolo". Mama Bolo soon finds “herself” employed by the producer’s fiancée, Angela. A series of deceptions and misunderstandings pile up and comic mayhem ensues with Jack Theron becoming another character, Doctor Donald, a tramp from Scotland.
The Dukes of Hazzard follows the misadventures of two cousins, Bo and Luke Duke, who live and race cars in Hazzard County. They often clash with the corrupt sheriff, Rosco P. Coltrane, and his boss, Commissioner Jefferson Davis 'Boss' Hogg. When their livelihood is threatened by Boss Hogg's plan to strip mine Hazzard, the Dukes must come up with a plan to stop him and save their town.
The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage is a television series broadcast in the United States by NBC and produced by Stephen J. Cannell Productions in association with Walt Disney Television. This show originated as a TV-movie. The program originally aired in 1991, but lasted less than one season. The series was officially titled Disney Presents The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage.
The Star Wars Holiday Special follows Chewbacca and his family as they celebrate 'Life Day' on Kashyyyk, but are interrupted by Imperial forces. With appearances by iconic Star Wars characters, this campy TV movie features musical performances and comedy sketches.
Come Fly with Me is a hilarious mockumentary TV show set in a busy airport. It follows the lives of airport staff including flight attendants, pilots, and airport security. The show is known for its satirical take on commercial air travel, social stereotypes, and workplace comedy. It features a diverse cast of characters and explores various comedic situations in the airport.
Ali G, a wannabe gangster and TV host, is recruited by the government to infiltrate a youth center, but he becomes entangled in a plot to overthrow the Prime Minister. As Ali G tries to navigate through the world of politics, he ends up making a fool of himself at every turn.
The Birth of a Nation is a silent film that portrays the events leading up to and following the American Civil War, emphasizing racial discrimination, white supremacy, and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan. The film is known for its controversial content and racist portrayals.
In this anarchic comedy, a businessman named Victor Pivert is invited to a wedding in Paris. However, chaos ensues when he is mistaken for a rabbi and gets kidnapped by a group of revolutionaries. To escape, he disguises himself as a rabbi and hilarity ensues as he navigates through various comical situations.
Forbidden Zone is a surreal and absurd comedy featuring a dysfunctional family who discovers a portal to another dimension in their basement. They encounter bizarre characters, including the devil, a king, a concubine, and a floating head. The movie is filled with shocking and provocative humor, combining live-action and cutout animation.
King Kong and Godzilla, two giant monsters of unimaginable power, clash in a colossal battle that threatens to destroy everything in their path. As the world watches in awe and terror, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.