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Season finale for TAYG

September 13, 2011September 13, 2011 Stuart Leave a comment

This Sunday’s episode is the last for this season of Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation, after Channel Ten burnt through the remainder of the shows which were expected to run til November. (Glee has replaced TAYG on this Wednesday). The Sci Fi episode was to be the finale (hence the E.O.S. 2011 on the floor plate – End of Series), but the order has been changed.

An article in the Melbourne Weekly highlights just how popular the show is, and this has been reflected in the visits to this very website after each broadcast! Of course, long term Micallef fans would be well and truly familiar with his gems of work.

The rumor about Shaun leaving TAYG next year still circles, and while nothing lasts forever, my bet is we’ll seen Shaun tackle at least one more season next year, along with something else.

Double the TAYG

August 30, 2011August 31, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Well, looks like Channel Ten is stuffing around with the Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation schedule again.

Due to the failing ratings of The Renovators, Your Gen is now on twice (at least this) week:

On Wednesday at 8:30pm, the guests are Tiriel Mora, Genevieve Morris and Patience Hodgson.

On Sunday at 7:30pm, it’s the roll-swap, ‘freaky friday’ episode – trust me, do not miss it! Those who did not know what they were in for are Cornelia Frances, Jimeoin and Natalie Tran.

Shaun’s media appearance round-up

August 12, 2011August 12, 2011 Stuart Leave a comment

On “The Circle”, 10/8:
Gropes all of the hosts before talking about TAYG, Laid, acting, the John Williams concert, Preincarnate

On “Drive with The Doctor” on Triple J, 10/8 (from the 30:50 point):
Talk about hair, Laid, Your Gen, Adam Hills, Josh Thomas, the topsy-turvey TAYG episode, the Census and the John Williams concert

On “The 7PM Project“, 10/8
Talks about his new fashion line and the difference of Your Gen being at 8:30pm

On “Saturday Morning Monty“, 6/8 (all 18 mins):
Judging each other (and an overdue library book), his three (unidentified) sons, banana bread, dunk-a-roos, Jack Fidgen, school claim-to-fame, newspaper headlines

Micallef with the SSO

August 9, 2011August 9, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

This weekend, the Sydney Symphony is performing the music of US composer John Williams, and Shaun will be presenting it – although he promises to be ”sitting very quietly on a stool”.

John Williams is perhaps best known for composing the score for the Star Wars films, which earned him one of his five Oscars, as well as Jaws, the Harry Potter movies and Jurassic Park.

In an article with The Age/SMH, Shaun also admits he is an “acquired taste” (which makes it all the more better), always changing roles or scripts to suit himself; and reveals that the favourite of his TV show themes is “The Micallef Programme” (which makes a great ringtone).

Spoilers from TAYG Sci-Fi episode

August 6, 2011August 6, 2011 Stuart Leave a comment

Well, my hopes came true – Shaun did indeed dress as The Doctor (as in “Doctor Who”) in the upcoming Sci-Fi episode – specifically, the third doctor! Fan Jenn has kindly sent us in a photo.

We also know that Peter Burne will be one of the guests for the episode.

Add your comment if you know any other juicy details for the (half)-season ahead!

TAYG returning August 10th

August 1, 2011August 1, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

The second part of the current series of Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation begins next week. However, the programming oracles at Ten have decided on a new timeslot – Wednesdays at 8:30pm (up against the ABCs biggest rating night), rather than the previous Tuesday or Sunday 7:30 slot.

It should be a very funny series, with the first guests being Todd McKenney (BB), Dave Hughes (Gen X) and Kate Miller-Heidke (Gen Y).

Come to your census!

July 26, 2011July 26, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

The 9th of August is Australian Census day. So why the public service announcement? Well, the ABS has a census spotlight website, which allows you to find out more about you, and how you compare to other Australians – and it’s all narrated (humorously of course) by Shaun. Check it out.

Shrinks: Ask Micallef!

July 23, 2011July 23, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Anton Emdin has a comic strip series where readers submit their questions, similar to an ‘agony aunt’ column. The twist is that different celebrities answer these questions and the results are then wonderfully illustrated by Anton!

This week, Shaun answers a question from ‘Wiz’ about the nature of being one-upped!

Work by the TAYG Writers

July 3, 2011July 4, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

Along with Shaun, both Stephen Hall and Michael Ward have formed the core writing team for every episode so far of Talkin’ Bout Your Generation.

Stephen might well be remembered for his portrayal of Burt Newton in The King telemovie and Warren in The Hollomen. Both have appeared in roles in Shaun’s other shows.

Both Stephen and Michael are appearing in “Bond-A-Rama” – a re-enactment and celebration of every James Bond movie on stage. It’s on at Chapel off Chapel in Melbourne for a limited time during August.

Also, Michael has compiled the “Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation: Book of Everything Ever”. It contains over 1500 quiz questions, along with a number of dubious ‘facts’ and some re-creations of our favourite games from the show. It’s available from August.

You can read excerpts from the book on Tony Martin’s “Scriveners Fancy” website.

Love for TAYG

June 30, 2011June 30, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

The Age’s Green Guide has today published a list of “50 things we love about TV” – and TAYG is on the list:

SOMETHING for everyone in this delightful blend of nostalgia, trivia and parlour games. There’s the different-yet-complementary comic stylings of three panellists – Amanda Keller, CharliePickering and Josh Thomas – the rotating stable of guests and the unique, almost avant-garde humour of host Shaun Micallef. Add to that a certain indefinable X factor and you have a show that just works.