The Norman Gunston show volume one features highlights from the television series “The Norman Gunston show”, aired in 1993. Comedian Garry McDonald appears in character as Norman Gunston, a guileless interviewer and performer with a variety/entertainment show. Interviewees on this disc include: Sylvania Waters, Billy Crystal, Jackie Collins, Anthony Lapaglia and Corbin Bernsen. Includes a musical number from Australian pop band, Girlfriend, and Gunston’s comedic renditions of the hit songs, “Simply irresistible” and “I Will always love you”, the Dolly Parton/Whitney Houston ballad. One segment features Gunston at a rave, interviewing teenage patrons, discussing with them the dangers of drugs.
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ACMI Identifier
316574
Languages
English
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Interviews
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television comedies - Australia
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television programs - Australia
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television series - Australia
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Interviews
Literature → Australian wit and humor
Television → Television comedies → Television comedies - Australia
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Australia
Television → Television series → Television series - Australia
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Sound
Colour
Colour
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DVD; Access Print (Section 1)