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It looks like these polls change so much.
Oh and i didnt realise CSI Miami was on channel 7?

Tribal Mind replies: They don't really change much (look at last week's and the week before's at www.smh.com.au/tribalmind), except when I make typing errors. Fixed now.

• by Evan on May 06, 2006 at 11:08 AM

i think you left out csi miami
keep up the good work, love the blog!!

Tribal Mind replies: When the audiences were calculated using actual broadcast times, CSI Miami didn't get into the top 20. Remember how programs kept being interrupted on Sunday by Beconsfield reports?

• by will on May 07, 2006 at 11:50 AM

TM can you tell me how many viewers the O.C got?

Tribal Mind replies: 777,000 in the mainland capitals.

• by Liz on May 07, 2006 at 05:52 PM

not all the beeping on Big Brother is swearwords-
if they mention the names of people on the outside world in stories about those people, or talk about things like tv shows on rival channels, stuff like that gets beeped out- the former to protect 10 from airing potentially false stories about people who haven't given permission to be talked about, the latter i guess to avoid promoting rivals.
also, things that aren't swear words but which might be paritcularly obscene, or talking about drugs, and things like that also often get beeped out.

• by leah on May 08, 2006 at 06:10 AM

If Eddie McGuire really wants to improve viewer numbers at Channel 9 he could start by having programs start and finish on time.

• by David Crookes on May 08, 2006 at 07:11 AM

So ten and seven ate nine Down Under. Here in Canada I did have a bootleg boosted up free to air satelite signal descrambler with dish that showed 378 regular chanels, and about 98 specialty chanels. I was getting fed up. So I gave it away.

• by johnemslie on May 08, 2006 at 08:00 AM

After watching sunrise on sunday, I got the impression that, at day 12, that 'our friends' at sunrise were struggling to come up with new angles to vicariously present the trauma of the miners.
Perhaps they should shove mel and kochie into a 1.5 by 1.5 m cage in a basement with the lights turned off.
I could hear the banter now:
Mel 'Its really dark in here kochie'
Kochie 'yeh mel, how am i going to read my joke of the day!'

• by amar on May 08, 2006 at 08:38 AM

Oh yeah and John Wood didn't really win a gold logie as much as he did a sympathetic one.
Why would a chief from an axed show win one?
Didn't make sense to me either.

• by Vishy on May 08, 2006 at 09:21 AM

This isn't the tall poppy syndrome or anything, but how predictable was it that John Wood won the gold Logie finally after 10 years. Surprise, surprise. Was he suddenly a better actor this year or did people feel sorry for him because he was nominated so many times and never won.

• by Rob on May 08, 2006 at 09:49 AM

David,
Who is taking care of the blog while your at the future summit on Wed and thurs? We all need our regular ratings race fix!

Tribal Mind replies: Nobody, unless I find an internet cafe somewhere near the summit site and do it from there. But since Fairfax still won't say if it is prepared to pay for this work, there's not much incentive.

• by daytona on May 08, 2006 at 10:31 AM

Why isn't Six Feet Under on Channel 9 tonight? Are they doing a West Wing to it? I'm ready to spill blood...

• by Judith on May 08, 2006 at 10:39 AM

Six Feet Under is still the best thing on television, and what time does Nine air it? It did the same thing to The Sopranos. It seems for Nine to achieve high ratings it feeds the crap to the masses during prime time (as Ten does with Big Brother and that talent quest programme) and keeps the quality stuff for the rest of us just before the graveyard shift.

• by Gekko on May 08, 2006 at 10:55 AM

What was with Joan Rivers on the Logies last night?!?! Was she channelling Michael Cole...

• by vicki on May 08, 2006 at 11:03 AM

I did vote for John Wood for the gold last Friday afternoon and I'm glad I did, not because Blue Heelers was axed or some sort of sympathy vote but because he is a damm good actor. If Rove won again I was going to get up and throw a brick through the screen. See you soon again on the TV.

• by John D on May 08, 2006 at 11:35 AM

"Does anyone know who was the guy jumping about last night on the logies. He was in the background and I think he was trying to be in almost every shot."
It was Chaz from The Chaser

• by Benjazzle on May 08, 2006 at 11:40 AM

I've always liked John Wood as an actor. I was an avid watcher of Rafferty's Rules in the 80s and I watched Blue Heelers religiously until Lisa McCune left.
But did he really think he got the Gold Logie because of his great acting talents and popularity amongst the viewers? I think not. It's all about the cardboard cutout "newcomers" these days and not about people with any acting talent. I'm happy he finally won, but I think it would have had more meaning had he won whilst he and his show were actually at the top of their popularity.
I wonder if John's mum got writer's cramp filling out all those nomination forms......

• by Killer Bees on May 08, 2006 at 11:46 AM

Logies what a joke
Bec Cartwright been voted for a logie, what a joke when has rich trailer trash thats not on tv anymore be liable for a logie, I thought it was about television stars and shows that are actually on tv throughout the year. If it's not let me know I might nominate my boss I could do with the pay rise lol.

• by Lee on May 08, 2006 at 11:51 AM

How many viewers watched Survivor last week?

Tribal Mind replies: 937,000 in the mainland capitals.

• by John on May 08, 2006 at 12:07 PM

The funniest part of the logies was the guy from "Chaser" everywhere in the coverage.... It was so funny watching if you happened to notice him...He even went up to recieve an award for some kids show... that was hilarious...Then he was there next to john wood and rove when the camera panned to their faces when the gold logie nominations were read out... Did anyone else notice him?

• by Howard on May 08, 2006 at 12:19 PM

Worst part of the Logies?
Peter Helliers woeful comment (I can't bring myself to call it a joke) about seeing pink backstage.
Real comic genius at work there Pete!

• by Nigel on May 08, 2006 at 12:26 PM

I too was confused by some of the nominations last night, until I thought about it.
Why was Bec Cartwright nominated when she's been absent from the screen for so long?
Why didn't the Commonwealth Games coverage receive a nomination for Sports?
I'm thinking that perhaps only programmes/personalities from the 2005 calendar year get nominated, which would explain both these anomalies. TM - is that right?

Tribal Mind replies: Yes.

• by peter on May 08, 2006 at 12:30 PM

First of all...John Wood winning who cares?...Jessica Rowe did a good job ...Joan Rivers was fantastic...saved the show...I notice bimbo Naomi Robson was all glamed up at the logies while the real media/reporters such as Tracey, Sunrise, Fergo etc were all still in Tassi on the job....and finally Bec and Little Lleyton, WHO on earth would bring their child to an awarwds show and plonk it on the microphone stand!!!!!!!!!!!UNBELIEVABLE ...morons , puke, get rid of them

• by shanna on May 08, 2006 at 12:36 PM

Every year i watch the Logies and voew i wont again. It is so so boring everytime. the only time it was ever good was when Andrew Denton hosted. Bert was terrible and competely unfunny, Gorgie Parker appeared to reading notes, Jana Wendt looked like she was forgetting what she was going to say.
The entire broadcast from the red carpet to the awards (except the winners) was Channel 9 focused.
What was with Jessica Rowe talking to Chris Noth as if he was in fact his character from Se & the City, how embarrassing what did she expect him to say to that.
Virtually all the hosts, probably Lisa McCune excepted were terrible, the only redeeming features were Adam Hill, Pink, Chris Lilley and Katie Ritchie and John Wood finally winning.
I can't believe Bec and Leyton pulled that baby stunt, so desperate.

• by JAK on May 08, 2006 at 12:52 PM

Of course John one the gold... ummm won the gold. Was strange to see Play School get a logie, but since that prepubescent pap 'naybores' had already been so-honoured, it reinstates the award's lustre somewhat.
As for the five hosts..... bring back Andrew Denton or Joan Rivers (I hope someone explained what an honour it was for her to be allowed to parade her facelifts in front of King Eddie) Or allow just one host...Too many cooks etc. and the broth is starting to get distinctly flat.
TM: How did seven's Movie do against the lurgies?

Tribal Mind replies: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen got a million viewers, not bad for any Sunday movie.

• by PiotrB on May 08, 2006 at 01:13 PM

eerh hmmm.
Are you there Tribal Mind? or out of it?
I thought my last comment was funny, witty and extremely relevant to the blog topic.
The logies are a puke fest like no other and should be satirised as mercilessly as possible.
Also, could it be true that you disagree with my assessment of KAK?
Please explain.

Tribal Mind replies: The only editing that happens on this blog is to avoid defamation and gross offensiveness.

• by ben-t on May 08, 2006 at 01:17 PM

I was pleased at the announcement last night that Love My Way, the best locally produced drama I have seen in many years, is coming back for a 3rd series. I was disappointed though to hear it will be moved to Foxtel's Showtime channel. How many other fans will miss the new series because they can't afford to upgrade their subscription package?

Tribal Mind replies: Isn't Showtime on the basic package?

• by Charlie on May 08, 2006 at 01:58 PM

TM, Showtime is currently bundled with the movie channels on Foxtel, an additional $14.96 per mth. Foxtel has already done this once. The 1st series of Love My Way was on Fox8. It was then moved to W for the 2nd series was, which analogue subscribers did not have access to unless they upgraded to digital.

Tribal Mind replies: This would explain the small audience for the second series. Another argument for letting pay subscribers choose their own "basic" package. I'd choose movies, comedy, news and Simpsons.

• by Charlie on May 08, 2006 at 02:12 PM

The Logies presentation was an absolute disgrace!
Having been overseas for the last few years I decided I'd keep an open mind, despite the many comments on this site regarding Nine's poor performance, Mcguire, Newton, Rowe, etc.
Unfortunately, I have to say agree with them all. It was truly appalling! I had to turn it off after Newton's cringe-worthy 'introduction', and the ringing of Mcguire' mobile. Hey Moon Face, you're neither funny nor entertaining! Even Mcguire looked bewildered.
Note to baby Packer. Mate, it's pretty clear Nine's just not happening. Your old man must be looking down shaking his head at the dross it's pumping out. Personally, I think it's terminal. Put everybody out of their misery - shut the thing down!
Mind you, have a look at the competition. It ain't much!
After my foray onto the commercial stations I think I'll go back to the relative comfort of the ABC and SBS.

• by Adrian Vandenburg on May 08, 2006 at 02:20 PM

This is not about the logies, which I stopped watching about 1980 when they stopped having drinks on the night.
This is about SBS and the Mythbusters show which has gone into serious repeat mode, the odd repeat I can live with but this is getting silly. If SBS don't have access to fresh Mythbuster episodes then how about doing everbody a favour and showing the next season of Top Gear. TM do you have any idea as to whats going on?

Tribal Mind replies: There was a fresh episode of Mythbusters as part of the Logies last night.

• by Dommy on May 08, 2006 at 02:44 PM

This year's Logie Awards had to be the most boring drivel to ever grace our screens. The SBS weather would have provided more entertainment.
The presenters were bland and lacked the ability to make the awards entertaining. The only highlight was the Cirque du Soleil performance.
Someone needs to tell Bert, it's time to go!

• by FREEtv on May 08, 2006 at 03:01 PM

I would never normally bother replying to another blog entry but "with held @" has just baffled me. You aren't by chance Daryl Somers script writer are you?
Insane ranting or what?

Tribal Mind replies: we may all be missing some nuances of the Canadian language.

• by Dr DK on May 08, 2006 at 03:20 PM

"Tribal Mind replies: The only editing that happens on this blog is to avoid defamation and gross offensiveness."
Should of deleted Adrian Vandenburg's post then! The only cringing done was while I read that dribble..

• by Patrick on May 08, 2006 at 03:26 PM

Sorry, NEIN have dug an even deeper trench in my mind - AGAIN!! On Sunday I tune in to watch the Swans game at 1pm and even BEFORE the match has started we have to endure another so-called LIVE CROSS to get .. er .. what? The usual suspects trotting out yet another bunch of twaddle on Beaconsfield. Come on Eddie, if you think that couldn't have waited until the 1/4 time break you are a desperate man. Why not simply run an info banner across the bottom of the screen like you do for the cricket? An utter waste of time. And how can they even compete with the other channels when they can't even start a scheduled show on time? A bunch of amateurs.

• by Ben on May 08, 2006 at 03:38 PM

Exactly!..why the international guests? and why blame Joan for going off like that?....If the Australian networks and the cobwebbed minds of the 'big wigs' arn't shaken up soon...we will continue to produce mindless shows that repeat the same story lines, employ the same anglo australian actors and do not get into the 'guts' of a real Australian story..hence why will we may aswell pre record the Logies every year...same ole' same ole'...no wander actors go overseas to 'make it'...what is this crap! ...ps regardless of why or how, still glad John Wood got the logie...(even if the teenie boppers dont know who he is)

• by Victoria on May 08, 2006 at 04:03 PM

Really can not understand all the surprised people berating the Logies. The Logies are the Logies like a McDonalds is a McDonalds. To watch the Logies and be surprised to find it is banal, badly put together, ego candy for the so called celebrities, with "Inrternational Guests" only marginally better known than this months Home and Away starlet, is like walking into a Maccas and reading the menu for something different from the last Maccas you went into.
Many people love to watch celeberities patting themselves on the back for very little and that is exactly what the Logies is about and who it is for. Whether the votes are cast by pre pubescent girls or not is irrelevant.
Apart from an accident of nature when Andrew Denton was given the stage for the night, the show is predictable in every detail. If it is not the sort of thing you want to see, do what I do - watch something else or turn off.
7's movie did remarkably well, with a million viewers. It was entertaining in its own way but basically a load of fantasy rubbish full of celebrities and special effects... errr wait a minute wasn't that pretty much the Logies? Oh well, next year a video!

• by David H on May 08, 2006 at 04:10 PM

Charlie, I too was very annoyed to hear that 'Love My Way' will be on Showtime. This is not on the basic package, so i will wait till it comes out on DVD till i see the third series, i think it is really sneaky of Foxtel to do this, but there is no way i am updating my package for one show, i don't care how good it is.

• by vanessa on May 08, 2006 at 04:34 PM

Hear hear Ryan! Adam Hills missing out on a logie to some Home & Away 'star'let that no-one will remember in a year is a travesty. Adam has been gracing out screens for years now as a host, and/or comedian and deserves the recognition as being the ABC's highest rating star. Even Jennifer Hawkins deserved it more!

• by PeteC on May 08, 2006 at 04:40 PM

Is it just me, or do I rmember "Most Outstanding New talent" Chris Lilley formerly being part of the gane from "The Big Bite" from a few years ago?
Which would make him a slightly used talent as opposed to a new talent? Which would make him ineligible for a New Talent award?
Adam Hills was robbed I say!
New Talent wins for H&A truly back up the Chaser's claim that 13 yr olds with mobiles were going to decide. H&A hasn't won THAT many awards in years!

• by Bereft Skerrick on May 08, 2006 at 05:00 PM

David H in case you haven't been into a maccas for some time, there are now 'healthier' options on the menu - like water. Maybe we will see some healthier options on the Logies one day?
I'll take my Six Feet Under, a side of Spicks and Specks upsized with a Sopranos and ensure you remove the Daryl Sommers as last time it tasted - not funny but a little weird!

• by Ryan on May 08, 2006 at 05:13 PM

I whine every year but I still hoped that the logies would entertain me but nope disappointed again. Adam Hills as far as I am concerned is far more talented and funny (thus more attractive) than any Home and Away himbo. The best part apart from Joan annoying the hell out of PBL execs by dropping the F word and being heard loud and clear was Shaun Micallef and the Test Pattern thing. As for wheeling out Steve Vizard the crook and trying to make him look like a victim of the powers that be Please... Oh yeah Bec it is time to go away- practically admitted she is retired gee something to aspire too a washed up soapie starlet and pop star with a kid and rich husband wow! What about people who actually work hard everyday and people who cure disease and make the world a better place. Seriously if we gave them the same amount of money and time we gave the self indulgent tv industry we did last night we could accomplish so much.

• by Naomi on May 08, 2006 at 05:54 PM

I'm a bit late to comment on the Logies last night. After downing a few chardies I realised i wasn't drunk -but the show really was as bad as i thought it was.
Didn't watch the whole thing - the arrivals stuff is just sh*t in my opinion - i don't care what $50000 dress you have on or what tv show or book you are plugging.
Tuned into BB06 - which surprisingly came across as more professional and more entertaining than the logies i caught after 9pm.
Yep there were some truly awful moments from 9pm to whenever it finished - i saw the sun come up...
Bec and Leighton - they make Britney Spears look like mother of the year. Let's parade our 3 month old daughter in front of 1000s of strangers and way past her bed time - no doubt hoping to make a few more millions from Woman's Day or whatever. Thank god for Rove and Peter Helliar's remark afterwards - "left theirs in the car!"
Steve Vizard and Michael Vitch - these 2 stewards weren't funny 10 years ago and they weren't funny last night. And Steve laughing at his misfortunes weren't funny at all. He is a crook and he should have gone to jail - not allowed to camp it up and get cheers for it!
Cirque de soleil - yawn! seen it far too many times - same old same old.
Bert Newton - he was SOOOO funny during GMA - some of the innuendo was hilarious - had me in stitches. Now that he is back at Nine where he belongs (and the station that sacked him remember) he is no longer funny and just arrogant. His arse licking of Eddie and his execs is excrutiating.
OK OK - i know - it is the logies - what do you expect - and i agree that the Oscars, Emmys and Grammys have had bad bits too over the years.
So for fairness, I have to admit there were some genuinely good moments - that will be remembered for a very long time.
Joan Rivers - i don't care if she was drunk or not - she made the logies bearable. Only one other performer can have me in stitches at the Logies and that's Dame Edna!
And Joan actually did say out loud what a lot of guests and viewers wished they could say - "what the F*ck am i doing here?"
Pure brilliance!
And Chris Lilley's Didgeridoo dance act - was sublime. Tacky and silly - and probably offensive to some lefties - but absolutely brilliant entertainment. I saw him on BigBite and found him entertaining and glad he is being given the chance to make some good TV. I hope he'll be a silver or gold logie nominee next year - well we can't have bloody Bec or Bert again - can we?

• by bettestreep on May 08, 2006 at 06:21 PM

I agree that Adam Hill was robbed! Another great round of interviews. I think the Chaser team got John Woods over the line.
I say the red carpet arrivals for the first time (wanted something distracting whilst ironing) who was the guy? He (in fact the whole program) was extremely embarrassing. I thought it was an ad for the designers and jewellers. Megan and Jessica - can you get a couple more adjectives - I got fed up with Megan's - "you look stunning!" to everyone.
I thought that Bert's hosting was dreadful. Lame and tired jokes. Saw a little of the others and not very impressed with any of them. Just stick to one good host (or maybe you could get Chris Lilley and he could do all the characters for his show). On Chris, congratulations on your logies, well deserved. I do think John Woods deserved his Gold logie, although I think the Chaser team got him over the line. Their skit on Friday night was priceless!
I did see the homage to Australian drama - it was depressing to be reminded of all the great drama that has been produced, to what is now currently produced. A real shame. We need more quality Australian drama.

• by Louise on May 08, 2006 at 09:00 PM

I've always looked forward to the Logies but after this year's effort I'm not so sure I will again. Bert's introduction was a real let-down and dampened the proceedings somewhat being too long, self-indulgent, egotistical, sycophantic and just not funny. The nostalgic duet later with Graham Kennedy was well done though. Maybe they should have limited his involvement to that. By comparison, Lisa McCune, Ray Martin, Sigrid Thornton and Maggie Tabberer shone as brilliant presenters. Reuniting some of the old partnerships from yesteryear like The Sullivans, SeaChange and Sherbet, as a celebration of TV's 50 years was brilliant. Maybe they should have done a few more of those. The Play School award was presented well too.
Apart from Joan Rivers, who was irreverent but funny, the overseas presenters were a waste of space. They looked lost and bewildered which really made me cringe. When will the Logies producers get the message that everybody hates these overseas b-grade being rolled out every year to provide embarrasingly cringeworthy moments. We already have enough of those with our own bogan celebrities like Bec and Lleyton Hewitt parading their poor baby in front of the camaras to boost their celebrity status.
There were some really good moments like the Chris Lilley 'Indigeridoo' performance, Adam Hills's backstage interviews, Mythbusters, the Chaser team and some of the TV flashbacks.
They should really take a good hard look at the awards next year. Make them less about popularity and more about the 'Most Outstanding' categories. They need to talk more about what happened in Australian TV over the past year and have the presenters just present the awards and walk away rather than attempt to be funny when they're obviously not. also how about Adam Hills for host next year.

• by J Bar on May 09, 2006 at 09:43 AM

What was the breakdown in viewer numbers of Friday night football between Rugby League & AFL?

Tribal Mind replies: In which city?

• by Steve on May 09, 2006 at 11:12 AM

Like everyone else i woke up to the delightful news that the miners have been rescued and brought to the surface safely.But how badly did every channel drag the whole coverage out? I normally catch the news and weather while I get ready but no, every channel was about the mine rescue. I think all the channels have practically interviewed the entire town of Beaconsfield already. The ironic thing is that after today, the town will pretty much be deserted. Now is the race of who gets the first exclusive interview. Apparently they are instant millionaires already!!!

• by SC on May 09, 2006 at 11:23 AM

Now JAK, don't hold back, what do you REALLY think of Channel 9 and its Monday programs?

• by David H on May 09, 2006 at 11:46 AM

What a fascinating week of media watching we have had. Wasn't it wonderful to see the so called stars of morning and evening current affairs trying and failing to keep the Beaconsfield mining rescue interesting. Naomi is a prime example - you could tell it was the last place on earth she'd rather be and she just couldn't keep the snarl off her face at one stage. There was NOTHING that would have stopped her attending the Logies, even if the men had walked out on her way to the airport she might have driven past them to get there. The whole ordeal has shown what a shallow, bumbling, imcompetent, egostistical, and vain media contingent we have in this country. And what priceless live television Channel 9, watching a furry microphone on the end of a stick held close to a mobile phone to get the audio from John Howard. The media frenzy on the stories of the two miners will now begin in earnest, the only good thing to come out of that will be large cheques- but let's face it, they deserve every cent.

• by JP on May 09, 2006 at 12:45 PM

David
Is it just me or is this blog now just being exploited by C7 and C9 publicists to talk up themselves and talk down their opposition?

Tribal Mind replies: No way to tell, and I'm not going to start censoring just on suspicion. I like to think the blog is self-correcting.

• by Matthew on May 09, 2006 at 01:17 PM

Most Logies aren't the best but this years seems to be not necessarily bad but missing a pulse. I thought the 5 host coming out and doing a bit of a monologue before a montage of clips of clips was great but sorry Bert I think your time maybe up.
I think that next year they may need to look at someone with a bit more international experience to produce the show, the set and room are great but the rest is very average no wonder the industry is in trouble if this is the best we can do.
Don't force the presenters to be funny if they are a comdian then let them be natural if not just let them present,and give Adam Hills a go next year. This would be the toughest gig for anyone as the crowd doesn't seem to have a sense of humor on the night Wendy Harmer would have to agree I'm sure but I think Adam could pull it off.
I think they need to have more industry voted awards to give it a bit of creditabiliy otherwise the future logies nights would be renamed Logies :Neighbours starlets V's Home and Away starlets.

• by Shelly on May 09, 2006 at 01:52 PM

Any news on which network has bagged the Miners Interview. Looks like they were pretty happy to see Kochie and Mel, or has Eddie got out the cheque book?

• by JAK on May 09, 2006 at 02:27 PM

"The media frenzy on the stories of the two miners will now begin in earnest, the only good thing to come out of that will be large cheques- but let's face it, they deserve every cent."
JP, why would they deserve every cent? They are miners in a risky profession and are already paid handsomely for it. It's not like we live in Dickensian England and they were earning 5 shillings to work a 20 hour day. They are 2 really fortunate men. They may have been trapped in a mine but it was a relatively comfortable and safe situation given the circumstances (food, water, media fawning, apple accessories, tedious minute by minute coverage of every meal and soundbite) as is shown by their relaxed attitude and good health. Offering them millions to tell their "story" (and for them to accept it) when we've been staurated with it for 2 weeks and when their colleague is DEAD is really crass.

• by Lex on May 09, 2006 at 03:22 PM

Adam Hills, Adam Hills... I keep hearing this guy's name.
Who in blazes is he????

• by Slippery Sam on May 09, 2006 at 04:01 PM

Seven & Nine have Specials tonight, from 6pm.. "90 minute presentation live from the mining town of Beaconsfield, Tasmania"
News TT & news ACA.

• by pl on May 09, 2006 at 04:41 PM

"Adam Hills, Adam Hills... I keep hearing this guy's name.
Who in blazes is he????"
Slippery Sam, Adam Hills is the host of the ABC music trivia show Spicks and Specks. He's also a standup comic who has been doing the back stage interviews at the Logies for 2 years now. His Logies is stuff is quite good because he's got pretty easy targets there but I find his stand-up material is really bland. To sum up: Adam Hills is Rove v2.0

• by Lex on May 09, 2006 at 05:03 PM

Did anyone see David Koch enter one of the ambos? I though that was the lowest, I tuned off soon after.

• by John on May 09, 2006 at 05:23 PM

What kind of numbers does Neighbours get each night? Just curious.

Tribal Mind replies: 901,000 on Monday. Ten loves it because it gets a lot of viewers aged 16-39.

• by rebecca on May 09, 2006 at 08:02 PM

I missed Kochie in the ambulance but I caught Eddy saying he would shout the town a party on Thursday night. Both networks will do anything to get the story and maybe the miners know it. It doesn't worry me if they make a packet though - good luck to them. Whether thay are paid well or not, people will still watch their story when it eventually appears on TV.
TM, you said that Nine beat Seven in news and current affairs. The totals for both combined were 3.2m. So it must have been close. There was a time when a big story happened everyone went to nin