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The Late Show

TV·1992–1993·2 seasons, 40 episodes·ABC TV·Comedy·50m

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The Late Show was a popular Australian comedy show, which ran for two seasons on ABC from 18 July 1992 to 30 October 1993.

Castfull cast & details

Pete Smith
Pete SmithJudith LucyJudith LucyTony MartinTony MartinTom GleisnerTom GleisnerSanto CilauroSanto CilauroMick MolloyMick MolloyJane KennedyJane KennedyRob SitchRob Sitch

Episodes by season

Season0120Episodes1992Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Series 1, Episode 1July 18, 1992—Charles and Diana. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: The big prop gag. News Desk: H. Ross Perot (Rob), beached whales, Captain Hazelwood,
  2. S01E02Series 1, Episode 2July 25, 1992—"No Road To Barcelona: Australian Olympic Athletes". Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Gulf War 2, Olympic Opening ceremony. News Desk: Ba
  3. S01E03Series 1, Episode 3August 1, 1992—Geoff Crowe Motors Ad. Opening Titles: UN taskforce report. Opening Remarks: Gulf War 2, Olympic Opening ceremony. News Desk: Inflation f
  4. S01E04Series 1, Episode 4August 8, 1992—Rodney King. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks (Tony and Santo): Tony's Appendix, The Drug Offensive, Word of the Week "Kelty". News Desk:
  5. S01E05Series 1, Episode 5August 15, 1992—ABC Tonight's line up: Elle McPherson, Kokoda Legacy. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Elle's Bali special, Bullshit story, Where's Jase?
  6. S01E06Series 1, Episode 6August 22, 1992—John Farnham and Glen Wheatley. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Fergie and Woody Allen's financial advise, The Joy of Financial Advice.
  7. S01E07Series 1, Episode 7August 29, 1992—Foreign Correspondent with George Negus. Opening Titles. Opening Remarks: Political party ads, Alan Bond free, Australian legal system.
  8. S01E08Series 1, Episode 8September 5, 1992—
  9. S01E09Series 1, Episode 9September 12, 1992—
  10. S01E10Series 1, Episode 10September 19, 1992—
  11. S01E11Series 1, Episode 11October 3, 1992—
  12. S01E12Series 1, Episode 12October 10, 1992—
  13. S01E13Series 1, Episode 13October 17, 1992—
  14. S01E14Series 1, Episode 14October 24, 1992—
  15. S01E15Series 1, Episode 15October 31, 1992—
  16. S01E16Series 1, Episode 16November 7, 1992—
  17. S01E17Series 1, Episode 17November 14, 1992—
  18. S01E18Series 1, Episode 18November 21, 1992—
  19. S01E19Episode 19December 12, 1992—
  20. S01E20Series 1, Episode 20December 5, 1992—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0220Episodes1993Aired—Season avg
  1. S02E01Series 2, Episode 1June 5, 1993—
  2. S02E02Series 2, Episode 2June 12, 1993—
  3. S02E03Series 2, Episode 3June 19, 1993—
  4. S02E04Series 2, Episode 4June 26, 1993—
  5. S02E05Series 2, Episode 5July 3, 1993—
  6. S02E06Series 2, Episode 6July 10, 1993—
  7. S02E07Series 2, Episode 7July 17, 1993—
  8. S02E08Series 2, Episode 8July 24, 1993—
  9. S02E09Series 2, Episode 9July 31, 1993—
  10. S02E10Series 2, Episode 10August 7, 1993—
  11. S02E11Series 2, Episode 11August 28, 1993—
  12. S02E12Series 2, Episode 12September 4, 1993—
  13. S02E13Series 2, Episode 13September 11, 1993—
  14. S02E14Series 2, Episode 14September 18, 1993—
  15. S02E15Series 2, Episode 15September 25, 1993—
  16. S02E16Series 2, Episode 16October 2, 1993—
  17. S02E17Series 2, Episode 17October 9, 1993—
  18. S02E18Series 2, Episode 18October 16, 1993—
  19. S02E19Series 2, Episode 19October 23, 1993—
  20. S02E20Series 2, Episode 20October 30, 1993—

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