I was part of the audience on a TV show. And one of my favourite ones. Good News Week.
Yep, this weekend, a friend and I, were part of the audience on Good News Week.
And it was quite an experience.
It was free to begin with. And then it lasted for 2.5 hours. It was like being at a comedy show with the occasional "take twos". Paul McDermott, Mikey Robins and Claire Hooper engaged the audience big time along with the guests. The guests would not have been my first choice (if we had a choice) apart from Peter Berner. But they kept us laughing.
And here's the funniest bit. My friend and I sat up on the 4th or 5th rows because we didn't really want to be "in focus" but then, they did this bit on the show where Paul McDermott (the host) come up on top of the stairs....and he stood right in front of me! And when I took a peek at the television monitors, I could see a bit of myself. Sigh. So much for trying to avoid that. :p But we'll see how the editing has been done...maybe I won't be there after all!
All in all, it was a great Saturday and a great experience...something I definitely want to do again!
EDIT TO ADD: I just watched the episode of Good News Week...and I was on TV. Yes. Right behind Paul McDermott during one of the rounds. I have now been on TV and sung on the radio. Who would have thunk it? :P
On a different note...I apologise for not being around and for not responding to comments. I will try and be more regular with my posts and responding to comments. I have been busy on weekdays and even some weekends now. But after March, I get about three weeks off from my community college classes which I am enjoying big time by the way!
Anyway, so how's things going for everyone else? What's been happening in blogosphere? Do update!
Until next time,
Cheers!!!
I love being in studio audiences. My friend was on the panel for Q and A last year (on the ABC) so I got to go back stage beforehand and afterwards and met all the guests. And eat the yummy food they provided!
ReplyDeleteAlso been in the audience for the last episode of chaser's war on everything, and a couple of years ago the audience for enough rope with andrew denton
How cool! I have never been in a TV audience but it's something I would love to do. Unfortunately there aren't many shows taped in Adelaide. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteI notice in your sidebar that you are reading Her Fearful Symmetry. What do you think of it? I read it a while ago and would love to hear your opinion!
its sure a nice experience..was a part of karan thapar show once :) i could relate to your feelings PB :)..hope the roomie problem is solved by now
ReplyDeleteYou got to be part of the GNW audience?? Thats so awesome Psych!!
ReplyDeleteI came here earlier and could not comment...and guess missed the first position :(
ReplyDeleteAnyways,so ms.celeb :) *wide grin* can I get your autograph pliss :)
I'm happy for you..btw you are to reply to one of my emails..go check !!
YAY! TV and Radio :D We have a celebrity here :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Being in a studio audience must have been so much fun :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool.. Wish I could see the show.
ReplyDeleteSo how many items are left on your 30 before 30 list? Do tell :)
Nice! We didn't really get to go backstage or anything so that was a bit of a shame but it was still a great experience nonetheless. You were on the last ep of Chasers??? Wow! That would have been so great.... :)
ReplyDeleteWell, you should make a trip to Sydney or Melb in that case! =P
ReplyDeleteI've finished about 3/4th of the book...it's okay....not great but interesting enough to keep me going. The twins are so messed up though! Will be reviewing it on the book blog once I'm done.
It is good isn't it?? Roomie problem is improving this week but we'll see....
ReplyDeleteYeah...it was great! Maybe one day we can organise it in a way that you come down for the weekend and be part of it too =)
ReplyDeleteHmmm...that's weird. Hehe...of course, of course...will send you my autograph! =P By the way, I did reply to your email last night...check if it went to junk mail or somthing. If you didn't get it, I'll resend.
ReplyDeleteHehe...I'm going to start throwing diva-like tantrums soon...so watch out! =P
ReplyDeleteOh it was! I'm so glad I did it...had been talking about it for almost 2 years and finally took the plunge! =D
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I'm sure there's a link out there somewhere or it's on YouTube or something (if you are that keen!) How many items left....29 =P But I have 4 years to do them. One of it is in progress already....
ReplyDeleteIt is there on my things to-do list too. You on TV ? :) that's really awesome PB
ReplyDeletewow!!! So we have a celebrity amongst us :) and u have sung on radio?? Where & when?? Details wanted!!! :D
ReplyDeleteGood to know that you are enjoying work :) and yes be more regular :) life at my end has been hectic!! Sigh!!!
looks like you're really excited in new things... that's good ;) congrats on being tv shows ok?
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i just read the 30 list and its really good. So now he have a celebrity among us ;). Btw why dont you pay visit to my blog sometime :P
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I'm happy for you! I had a list like that too, but template change & it went bye-bye.
ReplyDeletecelebrity now eh? cool stuff :) 29 more to go.. woohoo!
ReplyDeleteHehe...thanks Avada! And hope to see you on the telly someday soon... =)
ReplyDeleteYes, yes...I'm a celeb. Now I will list all my demands!!! =P I sung on radio back in Bombay in 2003 in P language for a contest on Go 92.5 FM with Jack and Jaggu to win a Ronan Keating CD. I won. =P
ReplyDeleteWelcome 3sna! Thanks =)
ReplyDeleteHehe...yes, yes...you do have a celeb in your midst! I have paid a visit to your blog but I tend to lurk....I will comment and stop the lurking! I promise...just been so busy I tend to comment only a few times which I know is not a good excuse....
ReplyDeleteHehe...thanks Mags! Well, given that now you can change blogger templates and keep the widgets, you should try again....would love to read your list
ReplyDeleteHehe...yep...*only* 29 to go! =P
ReplyDeletegood going ;) ..
ReplyDeletei was an audience member of good news week during it's abc years. i was such a massive fan back then. was IN LOVE with paul.
ReplyDeletei still like it but i guess you get over things a bit when you start growing up.
stopping by from 20-something, as promised.
have a great weekend.
congrats!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! =)
ReplyDeleteWelcome Kate! I have only been in Aus for 5 years so hadn't seen GNW during it's ABC days but yeah, I do know you get over things when you start growing up....for instance, I'm not as fanatical about cricket as I used to be!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Vinay! And thanks!
ReplyDeleteohh so we have a Page3ite oops a celebrity with us... hey its an experience umhhh Congrats 29 to go...
ReplyDeleteLove the way you express..
Hahah sounds like you had fun...maybe many of your fans saw you on TV too:)
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for your wonderful comment on my blog:)
Your blog is a pretty awesome place!
whoaaaa u been on tv as well as radio! that's like awesome! :D
ReplyDeletei just read your 30 by 30...cool list that :)
Yeah...it was sooo good being at the last episode!! The had like chaser trivia questions before filming where you could win props :) I won a t-shirt which had an arrow pointing to the left and saying "I'm with sex offender". Strange :)
ReplyDeleteHehe...thanks! =)
ReplyDeleteIt was fun! Lol at my fans seeing me!! =D
ReplyDeleteHehehe! And thanks... :)
ReplyDeleteLol at the T-shirt!!! Have you worn it with someone?? =P
ReplyDeleteNot yet ...need to think of a suitable candidate
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