Molk picked a very bad day to be away from the TV Blackbox recording studio. It was a day when managing Director of the ABC, Michelle Guthrie, was unceremoniously sacked, Karl Stefanovic was saved and a Sunrise producer attacked our little podcast.
Each week a washed-up TV Producer (Rob McKnight), a TV writer and executive (Dan Bennett), an EMMY award winner (Jay Cagatay) & TV enthusiast and commentator (Steve Molk) take you behind the scenes, wade through the pr spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.
In this episode:
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The industry reacts to the surprising news of Michelle Guthrie’s sacking (including some high profile people at the ABC who tweeted their pleasure)
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Just when it looked like Karl Stefanovic and E.P. Mark Calvert from the TODAY show would be shown the door, the boss at Nine shows his support… but with a warning
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A Sunrise producer attacks TV Blackbox over our story about Justin Bieber
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We break down the Sam Newman ‘resignation’ where he didn’t really resign at all
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Ten set’s tongues wagging with a new website domain, just what does it all mean?
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Seven wins another week even though their main channel has fallen apart
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It’s Sunday Bloody Sunday for ten… battered and bruised after getting a shocking 5.8% share for the main channel on Sunday night
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Drama writer Bevan Lee say you don’t have a right to complain about his shows
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Today Tonight in Adelaide sets a new record
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And can we enjoy classic TV shows in the #metoo era?
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Co-Creator and Viewer’s Advocate for TVBlackbox.com.au, Steve Molk is sharply focused on the business of TV in Australia across all its formats – FTA broadcast, commercial, subscription, BVOD, catch up & SVOD.
Based in Brisbane he’s a passionate advocate for Australian-made programming, particularly drama and comedy. He loves podcasting, gaming & watching too much TV.
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