Random thoughts and observations
The SBS program on Rod Marsh’s intriguing family history was great viewing. Marsh’s father was adopted, but Rod never knew why until recently. He discovered his biological grandparents through archival searches and conversations with cousins. His grandmother divorced her husband after WW1 to live with Rod’s grandfather and then died giving birth. His grandfather put their three children up for adoption and reunited with his wife. Rod’s adopted grandparents were equally intriguing.
This could happen to anyone, of course. And it could be worse, if the meaning were altered. As a young journalist, I was told to avoid using the word “now” because it was (a) usually redundant and (b) could sometimes be mistyped as “not”, which probably wouldn’t be noticed by an editor or proofreader, eg: [...]
My favorite show when I was a child was Adventure Island. It screened from 1967-72 and was repeated on ABC television from 1973-76. I’m surprised it didn’t have a longer life given its creativity and entertainment value. In many respects it was probably ahead of its time.
Welsh soccer program Sgorio screened on December 14 with nobody watching. “We can’t believe it,” a station insider said.
I rather like the new advertisement for Victoria Bitter, which I saw on Thursday night for the first time on SBS during The Ashes coverage. It’s very funny in an understated, ironic kind of way. The marketing pitch for The Regulars is to present VB as a drink for anyone, whereas previously it was promoted [...]
