VHS Revue – Season 1
A humorous look at some old TV commercials.
Episodes
Australian Grand Prix (1985)
A humorous look at some old TV commercials I found on a tape of the 1985 Australian Formula One Grand Prix. Including commercials for Wang Networking, Canon, Data General, Holden, Ford, Weber BBQs, Pizza Hut, Scalextric, Australian National Rail, ETA and Hindmarsh Adelaide. Presented by David M. Green. Camera operated by Tim Wray.
LA Olympics (1984)
Highlights from a VHS tape of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Featuring commercials for National, Ansett, South Australian potatoes & Peter Russell-Clarke endorsing cheese, as well as some John Newcombe presenting clips and an Eyewitness News update with Tim Webster. Presented by David M. Green. Camera operated by Nicholas Godfrey. Recorded on fabulous "VHS".
The Two Mrs Grenvilles (1988)
Highlights from a VHS tape of the 1988 miniseries "The Two Mrs Grenvilles". Presented by David M. Green. Recorded on fabulous "VHS".
12 O'Clock High (1989)
Highlights from a 1989 VHS tape of the war film "12 O'clock High". Presented by David M. Green. Recorded on fabulous "VHS".
Ray Martin Special (1992)
Highlights from a 1992 VHS tape of the Ray Martin special "Good Blokes & Superstars". Presented by David M. Green. Recorded on fabulous "VHS".
Caddyshack (1984ish)
Highlights from a circa 1984 VHS tape of the golf-based comedy film "Caddyshack". Presented by David M. Green. Recorded on fabulous "VHS".
British Open (1989)
Politically-themed highlights from a tape of the 1989 British Open. Presented by David M. Green. Recorded on fabulous "VHS".
Wiseguy (1993)
Highlights from a 1993 tape of an episode of "Wiseguy". Presented by David M. Green. Recorded on fabulous "VHS".
Home Alone (1993)
Highlights from a tape of the 1993 Australian television premiere of "Home Alone". Presented by David M. Green. Recorded on fabulous "VHS".
Star Wars (1994)
Highlights from a 1994 tape of the original "Star Wars". Presented by David M. Green. Recorded on fabulous "VHS".
Wizard of Oz (1989)
Highlights from a 1989 tape of "The Wizard of Oz". Presented by David M. Green. Recorded on fabulous "VHS".
The Beatles Anthology (1995)
Highlights from a 1995 tape of "The Beatles Anthology". Presented by David M. Green. Recorded on fabulous "VHS".
All the Way (1988)
Highlights from a 1988 tape of the Australian TV drama series "All the Way". Presented by David M. Green. Recorded on fabulous "VHS".
Neighbours (1989)
Highlights from a 1989 tape of the Australian TV soap opera "Neighbours". Presented by David M. Green. Recorded on fabulous "VHS".
Coast to Coast (1989)
Highlights from a 1989 tape of late night Australian TV news show "Graham Kennedy Coast to Coast". Presented by David M. Green. Recorded on fabulous "VHS".
All the Rivers Run 2 (1990)
Highlights from a 1990 tape of the Australian TV miniseries "All the Rivers Run 2". Presented by David M. Green. Recorded on fabulous "VHS".
Taking Care of Business (1992)
Highlights from a 1992 VHS tape of the motion picture comedy "Taking Care of Business". Presented by David M. Green.
Good Morning Australia (1992)
Highlights from a 1992 VHS tape of "Good Morning Australia". Presented by David M. Green.
The Three Tenors From Rome to Paris (1994)
Highlights from a 1994 Beta tape of "The Three Tenors: From Rome to Paris". Presented by David M. Green. Footage recorded from Channel Ten Adelaide 1994 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes. Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy and John Hnatowych.
A Woman Called Golda (1982)
Highlights from a 1982 Beta tape of the telemovie/miniseries "A Woman Called Golda". Presented by David M. Green. Footage recorded from Channel Ten Adelaide 1982 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes. Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy and John Hnatowych.
Back to School (2003)
Highlights from a 2003 VHS tape of the 1986 Rodney Dangerfield comedy "Back to School". Presented by David M. Green. Footage recorded from Channel Seven Adelaide 2003 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes. Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych and Broden Kelly.
Impulse (1990)
Highlights from a 1990 VHS tape of the 1984 film "Impulse". Presented by David M. Green. Footage recorded from Channel Ten Melbourne 1990 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes. Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych and Tim Wray.
Tomorrow Never Dies (2000)
Highlights from a 2000 VHS tape of the 1997 Bond film "Tomorrow Never Dies". Presented by David M. Green. Footage recorded from Channel Seven Adelaide, November 2000 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes. Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych and Hannah Green.
Ten Late News (2006)
Highlights from a 2006 VHS tape of Ten Late News, Australia. Presented by David M. Green. Footage recorded from Channel Ten Adelaide, 8 January 2006 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes. Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy & John Hnatowych.
Exit to Eden (2001)
Highlights from a 2001 VHS tape of the 1994 box office flop "Exit to Eden". Presented by David M. Green. Footage recorded from Channel Seven Adelaide, 28 January 2001 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes. Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych & Shaun Micallef.
The Spy Who Loved Me (2000)
Highlights from a 2000 VHS tape of the 1977 Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me". Presented by David M. Green. Footage recorded from Channel Ten Adelaide, 2000 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes. Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych & Hannah Green.
Death Becomes Her (1997)
Highlights from a 1997 VHS tape of the 1992 film "Death Becomes Her". Presented by David M. Green. Footage recorded from Channel Ten Adelaide, 1997 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes. Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych, Gerard Kotlowy, Emmanuel Photakis, Tim Wray, Annika Samuelsson, Carolyn Lawlor-Smith, Richard Sidey, Andy Matthews and Rex Hunt.
Jurassic Park (1996)
Highlights from a 1996 VHS tape of the 1993 film "Jurassic Park". Presented by David M. Green. Footage recorded from Central Television GTS BKN, 1996 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes. Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych, Lochlann Dwyer, Tim Wray & Richard Sidey.
Imagine: John Lennon (2001)
Highlights from a 2001 VHS tape of the 1988 film "Imagine: John Lennon". Presented by David M. Green. Footage recorded from Channel 9 Adelaide, 31 December 2001 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes. Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych & Steve Murray.
Bikini Boat (1995)
Highlights from a 1995 VHS tape of the 1989 TV movie "Bikini Boat" (AKA "Class Cruise"). Presented by David M. Green. Footage recorded from Channel 7 Adelaide, 1995 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes. Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych, Steve Murray & Van Badham.
Futurama Tape 1 (2002)
Highlights from a 2002 VHS tape of "Futurama". Presented by David M. Green. Footage recorded from Channel 7 Adelaide, December 2002 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes. Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych & Tim Wray.
Licence to Kill (2000)
Highlights from a 2000 VHS tape of the 1989 James Bond film "Licence to Kill". Presented by David M. Green. Footage recorded from Channel 10 Adelaide, 28 October 2000 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes. Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych & Emmanuel Photakis.
9/11 Anniversary (2002)
Highlights from a 2002 VHS tape of various Australian TV coverage of the first anniversary of 9/11. Presented by David M. Green. Footage recorded from Adelaide's Channel 7, 9, 10 and ABC, September 11-12 2002 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes. Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych, Emmanuel Photakis & Tim Wray.
Monkey Business (1987)
Highlights from a 1987 VHS tape of the 1931 Marx Brothers film "Monkey Business". Presented by David M. Green. Bonus interview with Steve Zivkovic from Galactic Video, one of last video stores in Adelaide Footage recorded from Adelaide's Channel 9 in 1987 and used here for review, parody and satirical purposes. Special thanks to Alexis Kotlowy, John Hnatowych, Nicholas Godfrey, Shaun Micallef, Geoff Winter, Stephen Zivkovic, Galactic Video and Dan Ilic.