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Crosby87
10 Aug 2006, 20:34
Predict how long it was last.
I'm betting four weeks. Tops.
Warwick
10 Aug 2006, 20:37
3 episodes. If you are going to be promoting a program, shouldn't you have the funnier jokes on the promos?
Same goes for that other channel 10 trash (Real People? something like that). I'll give that 2 episodes and it will be moved to a different timeslot.
Actually, they will both last longer than Celebrity Survivor.
Bloody hell there is some trash out there. Thank god for DVD players.
pluga_4
10 Aug 2006, 22:25
who is david tench :rolleyes:
who is david tench :rolleyes:
In 3 weeks we'll be asking "Where is David Tench".
This looks like making Yasmin seem like quality TV.
From the promos, it appears very similar to The Colbert Report.
GeneralDisarray
11 Aug 2006, 11:44
From the promos, it appears very similar to The Colbert Report.
Except Colbert can actually make people laugh
crazy_big_al
11 Aug 2006, 12:25
2 weeks
Powerstufff
11 Aug 2006, 12:40
It looks like 'Max Headroom (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Headroom)' from many years ago, except that was cutting edge stuff then and while funny in part it was almost accidental.
ManWithNoName
11 Aug 2006, 15:06
Andrew Denton is working on this, so it should be good.
jimmy_clement#8
12 Aug 2006, 17:43
Yeah agree Jarryd, I felt rather pessamistic about the promos, and decided to throw it with Yasmin as easy failures, but the Denton aspect has me reassessing. Still could be rubbish, but he doesn't usually produce crap all that often. Then again, there is always a first for everything.
Crosby87
12 Aug 2006, 19:04
I heard a promo on the radio today, and again, there was nothing funny about it.
I hope the show is funnier than the ads... but probably too earlier to write it off. (But we were all right about the Wedge).
Gabbo without the catchphrase!
MightyFighting
12 Aug 2006, 21:23
Gabbo without the catchphrase!Jar Jar without the ears.
Cassius_Clay
12 Aug 2006, 22:01
Filling our sceen with advertisement crap for this program during the footy should see it last 3 weeks.
Crosby87
12 Aug 2006, 23:46
Pat Rafter, big first guest.
So... what has he done in three years? Underwear commercials?
Black JuJu
13 Aug 2006, 03:02
4 weeks. Big first up rating for curiousity factor,
Considering the Denton factor, it should be good enough to last at least 6 weeks. As someone said, it should get good ratings in the first week, just for the curiosity factor.
NICK THE PIE MAN
13 Aug 2006, 12:35
What Crosby said...
Imagine having Pat Rafter as your first guest. Who gives a crap?
Talk about old news!
Black JuJu
13 Aug 2006, 15:48
Considering the Denton factor, it should be good enough to last at least 6 weeks
but doesn't the Channel 10 factor counter the Denton factor?
The Legend
13 Aug 2006, 16:17
It looks like 'Max Headroom (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Headroom)' from many years ago, except that was cutting edge stuff then and while funny in part it was almost accidental.
Seconded.
For me it was an avoid at all costs show until I heard Denton was involved. Now I am intrigued because I trust Denton will do something good. Will give it a chance but it doesn't look like much from the promos.
JuddyisGod
14 Aug 2006, 17:37
Bio:
After an impressive decade-long broadcasting career in the United States, Australia’s David Tench returns home to host Network Ten’s flagship primetime chat show, David Tench Tonight.
It’s a long way from his first media job. A promising full forward with the Murray Steamers football club, David was lured behind the microphone first as a cadet and then as the regular sports reporter on radio 3EC in Echuca, Victoria.
His radio work led to a stint on local television, where he made his mark as Australia’s only angry weatherman. In an interesting twist, Eddie McGuire was Tench’s copy boy at the time. Says Tench, “To this day, whenever I see Eddie I think of a ham sandwich.”
David’s big break came when he was spied by holidaying NBC Today show weatherman Al Roker. Roker introduced Tench to the US, where his Aussie good looks won him the job hosting the syndicated half-hour breakfast show, Surprise! Good Morning!. Every morning for eight years, Tench knocked on the door of a criminal, welfare recipient or major celebrity – in the case of Danny Bonaduce, all three – and interviewed them in their pyjamas.
He became a regular guest on shows ranging from Today to Larry King Live, Donahue MSNBC and The Bold & The Beautiful.
Never shy of being controversial, Tench used these appearances to launch his campaign to have French cuffs renamed freedom cuffs in the wake of the war on terror. A man of action, not just attitude, he now drives a Porsche 911 out of respect for the victims of 9/11.
Outside of television, David is a romantic and a patriot. He didn’t see service in Vietnam, but he did see Miss Saigon 15 times. (He still wakes up screaming “No encore” at 3am.) He has also published poetry under his pen name of Dayvid Tench.
David has two children (Marcelle & Gigi) to his first wife, former French clay-court specialist Yvette Conchon.
David has decided to return to Australian television to “give something back to the industry” that gave him his start.
David Mott, chief programming officer of TEN, says: “We are delighted to have David Tench and his unique brand of hard-hitting light entertainment here at Ten. He’s not just all class. He’s world class.”
- Network Ten
JuddyisGod
14 Aug 2006, 17:40
What Crosby said...
Imagine having Pat Rafter as your first guest. Who gives a crap?
Talk about old news!
maybe that's the point though, his guests are crap because he's washed up etc. and his show sucks, perhaps it's part of the joke.
I'm far from sold on it going by the promos but i'll give it a watch still.
Crosby87
14 Aug 2006, 17:51
He’s not just all class. He’s world class.”
We'll be the judge of that, moron.
Powerstufff
14 Aug 2006, 18:58
......A man of action, not just attitude, he now drives a Porsche 911 out of respect for the victims of 9/11......OK, that brought a smile to my dial. :D
Even if it is good it won't last long.
If it is funny it will only have a cult following and will be cancelled.
SaintsSupporter
14 Aug 2006, 20:20
I'll give it a go, not judging yet.
Baxter Stockman
14 Aug 2006, 22:30
Yank garbage. I'll pass.
Stevolution
14 Aug 2006, 23:39
Bio:
After an impressive decade-long broadcasting career in the United States, Australia’s David Tench returns home to host Network Ten’s flagship primetime chat show, David Tench Tonight.
It’s a long way from his first media job. A promising full forward with the Murray Steamers football club, David was lured behind the microphone first as a cadet and then as the regular sports reporter on radio 3EC in Echuca, Victoria.
His radio work led to a stint on local television, where he made his mark as Australia’s only angry weatherman. In an interesting twist, Eddie McGuire was Tench’s copy boy at the time. Says Tench, “To this day, whenever I see Eddie I think of a ham sandwich.”
David’s big break came when he was spied by holidaying NBC Today show weatherman Al Roker. Roker introduced Tench to the US, where his Aussie good looks won him the job hosting the syndicated half-hour breakfast show, Surprise! Good Morning!. Every morning for eight years, Tench knocked on the door of a criminal, welfare recipient or major celebrity – in the case of Danny Bonaduce, all three – and interviewed them in their pyjamas.
He became a regular guest on shows ranging from Today to Larry King Live, Donahue MSNBC and The Bold & The Beautiful.
Never shy of being controversial, Tench used these appearances to launch his campaign to have French cuffs renamed freedom cuffs in the wake of the war on terror. A man of action, not just attitude, he now drives a Porsche 911 out of respect for the victims of 9/11.
Outside of television, David is a romantic and a patriot. He didn’t see service in Vietnam, but he did see Miss Saigon 15 times. (He still wakes up screaming “No encore” at 3am.) He has also published poetry under his pen name of Dayvid Tench.
David has two children (Marcelle & Gigi) to his first wife, former French clay-court specialist Yvette Conchon.
David has decided to return to Australian television to “give something back to the industry” that gave him his start.
David Mott, chief programming officer of TEN, says: “We are delighted to have David Tench and his unique brand of hard-hitting light entertainment here at Ten. He’s not just all class. He’s world class.”
- Network Ten
Ok, that explains the American accent... I guess.
That bio actually did more to sell the character and the show for me than those crappy TV promos. I'll be watching out of curiousity and the Andrew Denton factor (I had no idea until I read this) but I still don't think it will last because upon hearing his accent I'm sure a lot of people dismissed as Yank garbage just like Mr. Stockman. Couldn't they at least have given him a Greg Norman-esc accent?
Yank garbage. I'll pass.
Shame its made by Andrew Denton in Sydney.....
Yank garbage. I'll pass.
Hahahahahahaha, you idiot.
JuddyisGod
15 Aug 2006, 02:17
Before i read the bio i couldn't understand why he had a yank accent, and i thought that it was just stupid. But now it kind of makes sense and gives me a small glimmer of hope the show might be ok.
Crosby87
15 Aug 2006, 02:24
The thing about this is -
Even if it is mildly successful in the short term, it will get stale quickly. (Like Gabbo).
Black JuJu
15 Aug 2006, 02:26
"All the kids in Springfield are S.O.B's" :thumbsu:
Black JuJu
15 Aug 2006, 02:42
...Australia’s David Tench returns home to host Network Ten’s flagship primetime chat show, David Tench Tonight...
I'd just like say 'OUCH!' for Rove McManus.
Replaced as top dog at 10 by a computer animation. It was always going to be a chance, but who would have guessed it would happen so soon? ;) :thumbsu:
Warwick
15 Aug 2006, 06:53
That bio made me want to watch it less. There was not a humerous part in any of it. As someone said, it may have short-term success due to the novelty factor, but it will get stale very quickly.
The ads where he's dancing seem to be a rip off of Conan O'Brien
rick James
15 Aug 2006, 09:23
I'm beginning to think we've all been hoodwinked, and that this is going to be satirical after reading that bio.
Could actually be funny. Which means it will be cancelled anyway.
NICK THE PIE MAN
15 Aug 2006, 09:44
"All the kids in Springfield are S.O.B's" :thumbsu:
:D :D
Monkster
15 Aug 2006, 11:39
I'm beginning to think we've all been hoodwinked, and that this is going to be satirical after reading that bio.
Space Ghost Coast To Coast?
Baxter Stockman
15 Aug 2006, 20:44
haha oops maybe i should have read thru the thread first ey? ok if its aussie i will give it a shot.
ManWithNoName
15 Aug 2006, 21:10
Virtual Tench makes history
By Erin McWhirter
August 14, 2006 12:00am
Article from: AAP
A PIECE of TV history is being made with the creation of animated talk show host David Tench.
Network Ten's David Tench Tonight is the brainchild of Enough Rope presenter Andrew Denton and his production company, Zapruder's Other Films.
While motion capture and digital enhancement technologies have been used by the film industry for nearly a decade, this program is a first for television.
In David Tench Tonight, a virtual cartoon host interviews real people in real time.
Like other talk show hosts, viewers will watch Tench perched behind a desk, interviewing his guests live in a studio.
"That's the world-first about it, guests see him in real time," producer Todd Abbott said.
"It's never been tried before and I imagine it will grab the attention of people around the world.
"Tench is something that is pioneering the way for the future."
Denton's company has partnered with Sydney-based digital production company, Animal Logic, on the project.
The technology used to produce Tench is the same adopted to create creepy Lord of The Rings character, Gollum.
The real personality behind Tench - who will never be revealed - will wear a sensor-suit marking their basic movements, which will make the animated character come across as lifelike as possible.
Abbott said the concept of the program might be hard to grasp.
"It wasn't until I saw the early character work that the penny dropped," he said.
"It's a concept that doesn't bear trying to be explained, it only works if you see it. It sounds far more confusing than what it is."
Denton's love for cartoons sparked Tench's creation and, over 10 months, his company explored the concept for a television program, and developed a detailed back story for Tench's character.
Tench's biography says the Australian-born star recently returned to Australia after a decade in the United States, where he hosted breakfast show Surprise! Good Morning! for eight years.
He has two children, a passion for poetry, and Nine's chief executive Eddie McGuire used to be his copy-kid.
Abbott said Tench's looks were modelled on famous television talk show hosts such as David Letterman, Jay Leno and Bert Newton, as well as radio men Alan Jones and John Laws.
"It was about picking and choosing the features of those talk show hosts we liked and combining it to create David," Abbott said.
So far, he said all guests - starting with tennis champion Patrick Rafter and Killing Heidi band member Ella Hooper - have warmed to the experience.
"The idea of interaction with people who are slightly cartoonistic opens guests up so much more," Abbott said.
"It allows the guest to relax and have fun. He (Tench) is able to be far more honest and so much more real in his questions than a lot of other reporters are able to be. He's also a lot cheekier."
From news.com.au
markstaners
16 Aug 2006, 18:06
Show wont last first up Pat Rafter they must want the show to fail Rafter speaks like a 4 year old. He makes me cringe whenever he speaks and is possibly the least funny person in Australia. Rafter is a fraud and a complete fake his not genuine, honestly Rafter could possibly be worse than Mcmanus in regads holding a conversation seriously!
We all saw all the hype Channel 10 created around The Wedge and Yasmins Getting Married and look how they turned out....
I'm expecting this show to flop :thumbsd:
cant wait to see how shiit it is:D
Ch10 news ran a story on tonights news previewing the show.That means it was either a slow news day or this show really sucks.
Crosby87
16 Aug 2006, 22:19
I didn't laugh once.
Even I have a better joke about Naomi.
Total_Juddshanks
17 Aug 2006, 02:49
The sad sad attempt at cross promotion on the Ch10 news was (unintentionallly) hilarious. "So there's this current affair show, and the host is not *actually* a real person, but we'll pretend that he is, because thats apparently champagne comedy..."
I almost feel sorry for ch10- they've got another ****ing enormous lemon on their hands, and judging by the desperate attempts at promotion, they know it.
Magpiespower
17 Aug 2006, 08:30
Ch10 news ran a story on tonights news previewing the show.That means it was either a slow news day or this show really sucks.
That was pretty ordinary.
Just don't see how it will work - an animated host interviewing real people?
The dynamic between host and guest will lack the spark and spontaneity of the real thing.
Could be very flat with lots of dead air - witness Angela Bishop's plug.
Unless Denton has something up his sleeve...
Harvey Leadpipe
17 Aug 2006, 09:36
Talked about how poor this looks last night. My thought was the only way they could make an animated character/host be successful or even appealling was if he was absolutely crass, offensive, over-stepped the boundaries, asked the questions we really wanted the answer to. For example, if interviewing Paris Hilton, ask something along the lines of "so, you have constantly been portrayed across the media as a little mutt. Just how much of the pork sword have you wielded in your brief sl**ty time on earth?", or something like that.
If they maintain the light-hearted fluff, it will be dead before the end of the AFL home and away season.
Mr Eagle
17 Aug 2006, 09:57
Ch10 news ran a story on tonights news previewing the show.That means it was either a slow news day or this show really sucks.
Ten News would shorten a report on the Second Coming if it meant they could squeeze in a "story" about their latest program.
Having seen the brief clip they showed...what does the interviewee actually see when they are recording? Logically the animation of Tench's mouth to match the unscripted discussion has to be done post-interview, so what do they look at the whole time?
Slacker
17 Aug 2006, 10:54
This David Tench character was interviewed on a local perth radio station this morning. Desperately unfunny.
Apparently this show will go for 26 episodes. I guess there is a chance it might improve?
NorthBhoy
17 Aug 2006, 11:11
It was shiit? Go on, surprise me.
I'm sick of it already and an episode hasn't even aired.
Contra Mundum
17 Aug 2006, 12:16
Space Ghost Coast to Coast is much better
Crosby87
17 Aug 2006, 15:20
I read in the paper that nothing has been made to show to critics as a preview before tonight.
Uh oh.
ManWithNoName
17 Aug 2006, 20:35
4 minutes in and this is bad, very very bad.
TheColeTrain
17 Aug 2006, 20:38
im done with this total utter crap
Crosby87
17 Aug 2006, 20:38
Agreed. Is that chimp laugh of his supposed to be humourous?
**** this, I'm heading to Seven to see if Gabrielle Richens is naked yet on Survivor...
ManWithNoName
17 Aug 2006, 20:39
It's getting better.
Wow, what a **** show. Can it be pulled mid episode? That is more than it deserves.
Crosby87
17 Aug 2006, 20:40
Stuff that, too. I think I'll read a book.
Making fun of Stephen Hawking... hilarious. Not.
Im liking it. Very different. Pretty Funny
It's aaalright, however canned laughter :thumbsd:
ManWithNoName
17 Aug 2006, 20:48
This is getting good, I'm allowing it leeway given that this is the guys first time wearing the motion capture suit.
Bourky23
17 Aug 2006, 20:49
the lleyton hewitt call was good about being happy seeing him win coz he is an aussie and happy to see him lose coz he is a knob
mulhollanddrive
17 Aug 2006, 20:52
Possibly the worst 1st episode of anything I've seen along with the Mick Molloy Show and US Office. The US Office got slightly better though.
Squizza
17 Aug 2006, 21:04
It's not good and it's not bad. Certainly better than the Wedge though.
Crosby87
17 Aug 2006, 21:07
The US Office got slightly better though.
Agreed. I watched the first episode and was making fun of it like others.
After seeing the second series, I'm now a fan.
As far as Tench goes, it has so much potential, but I doubt it'll ever be executed well enough. I don't think this is a series that people will want to watch, specifically young kids. Would teenie boppers rather watch "Celebrity" Survivor or Tench? I doubt the latter.
I'll say it sees out the full season, just because it was advertised so much (I'm surprised they haven't started advertising next week already), but not much longer after that.
gandaal
17 Aug 2006, 21:07
I know its poor form not to bag something new and different but I liked it. Strangely enough I thought the show would be better without the guests. Maybe more of a Letterman format with the guest only being a small part of the show.
Crosby87
17 Aug 2006, 21:09
Ha, that Jessica Simpson skit just on Ronnie John's was pretty good for people watching.
Top first show. Most shows improve on their first episode too. It was better than what I was expecting.
The first thing to commend is Channel 10's willingness to try something different. In an era where there is absolute crap on Australian TV (especially Australian produced stuff) we get something unique. This in itself deserves praise even before it went to air.
Secondly, it was actually pretty funny. In some ways it doesn't matter who the guests are, because Tench himself is the star of the show. What I'm hoping for is for the show to get big enough that celebrities "want" to come on the show and get interviewed by Tench. The celebrities might see this as helping their careers. A bit like how The Simpsons became so big that celebrities actually asked to be on it.
A promising debut. Will be very interested to see the ratings figures. I think the curiosity factor alone would have it at 1.5 million minimum, and most who watched will tune in again.
Crosby87
17 Aug 2006, 21:17
In some ways it doesn't matter who the guests are, because Tench himself is the star of the show
If anything, the show will hinge on the writing. A lot of people will find his persona annoying.
Ha, that Jessica Simpson skit just on Ronnie John's was pretty good for people watching.
The countdown begins...
Would teenie boppers rather watch "Celebrity" Survivor or Tench? I doubt the latter.
Don't be so sure.
The producers would be well aware of Channel 10's strong 15-39 demographic.
They would also be aware that talk shows are generally for the older audiences. But put a computer generated host in there, and you get the kids in addition to the older audience. It's a bit like how an adult cartoon will still get kids watching simply because it's a cartoon.
In some ways, this David Tench show covers all the demographics (potentially).
Browney2006
17 Aug 2006, 21:23
Its just not going to work, no matter how funny his jokes are, it just wont work. Jokes are all about delivery, which you cant get out of a character like David Tench. He doesnt have the voice, and they just dont sound funny coming out of some retarded cartoon character, youd have more success with Eric Cartman hosting a talk show. The guests just have to put on this like nervous laugh at every joke he makes, which he tries to make to many of.
This is how it goes:
DT- JOKE! Bad question?
Guest- Awkward laugh. Serious answer.
DT- JOKE! JOKE!
Guest- Awkward laugh.
DT- JOKE. joke... question.
Guest. Serious answer.
DT- *stupid inner-thoughts sequence*
If anything, the show will hinge on the writing. A lot of people will find his persona annoying.
I think people will accept that he is a p**s take of a normal talk show host, and will accept the style, because of this. People generally aren't stupid. I don't think he was "annoying"... I don't think that's the right world. Larger than life, would be more apt. But he has to be like that - he is the star of the show.
Crosby87
17 Aug 2006, 21:29
Yeah, but people have other opinions to yourself.
I think it has potential, and the good news is that it's just the first epsiode. I'm not going to write it off yet, but I'm not going to start saying things like "this will be the show celebrities want to be on".
Powerstufff
17 Aug 2006, 21:42
Very slow first 5-10 minutes but picked up. Live interviews were pointless as it turned out, the best jokes were pre-written.
Not my thing as far as deliberately sitting down to watch it or, for setting the tape. But I agree Ch10 is trying a few things so good on them.
Suspense
17 Aug 2006, 21:59
It was ok. I wasn't laughing all that much, but there were some good gags, some area for potential with, I don't know, an entertaining guest perhaps, which will make it worth another watch.
Bring back Micallef Tonight. :thumbsu:
Warwick
17 Aug 2006, 22:16
It was better than i thought it would be, only because i thought it would be utter crap. It still wont last even if some of the jokes were midly amusing.
Why doesn't Andrew Denton just interview these people himself?
I missed it.I wish ch10 had run some advertising to let people know this show was starting tonight.
;)
JuddyisGod
17 Aug 2006, 22:53
Does anyone else think it actually is Denton wearing the suit(or whatever it is) that makes Tench? I thought he had a lot of the same mannerisms and occasionally sounded like him.
gdmclean
17 Aug 2006, 23:02
Will suffer the same fate as that chick who tried to get married a couple of weeks ago. Canned after 1st episode.
What a sh1ts show :thumbsd:
do you know george?
17 Aug 2006, 23:35
I reckon it will probably rate better if it is completely pre-written, with fake animated celebrities responding in a way which satirises their real life counterparts.
Squizza
17 Aug 2006, 23:55
Making new animated celebrities each week could take a bit of work though.
embleygirl
17 Aug 2006, 23:58
I liked the Lleyton Hewitt comment.
Black JuJu
18 Aug 2006, 00:00
Hmmm I dunno really, I mean it wasn't very funny, but I don't think it's a completely lost cause. Needs work, and guests that can better relate to the character. That said, if he was just a normal person, it'd just be a bad chat show with lame guests..
scottywiper
18 Aug 2006, 00:29
I liked the Lleyton Hewitt comment.
I laughed.
Supermercado
18 Aug 2006, 01:26
One of the worst shows I've seen in a long time. Lowest common denominator TV at it's worst. 3 weeks max.
Magpiespower
18 Aug 2006, 04:09
The whole point of 'adult cartoons' is to push the envelope - to get away with stuff 'real people' can't.
This thing didn't even open the friggin' envelope.
As limp and tame as any Rove interview.
:thumbsd:
rodent killer
18 Aug 2006, 06:49
its total crap, 2 weeks then adios
Pat Rafter and Ella Hooper? I mean, who seriously wants to sit down each week to watch 'celebrities' of that calibre or even relevance get interviewed by a bloke who can't even decide what accent he is talking in and has about 1 mildly funny joke about every 5 or 6 attempts.
Roonaldo!
18 Aug 2006, 07:17
David Ghey.
rick James
18 Aug 2006, 09:05
It was still crap. As I thought, but it had some genuinely chuckle worthy moments at times.
The whole time I was thinking, if they had some guests with more personality, or who might be more easily offended, the show would work much better.
Implying Nelson Mandela was a theif was pretty funny.
I caught a 1 minute of it. Just his "La Paglia" accent (half aussie half american) made me switch it off. And yeah the guests he had were not appealing.
I would like to see the guests animated. Imagine how far you could go with an animated Paris Hilton??
to dis-jointed - i thought it was **** - but I went in thinking that so I could have been bias against it.
the problem is that there is really no host/interviewee interaction and the jokes weren't funny and that stupid close up while interviewing pat rafter was pointless.
oh so was return fire crap, considering it was his first show you would think they would wait until show 2 to show crap like that
Bartram_Class
18 Aug 2006, 14:29
It will get better, the guests werent exactly A-list and hopefully guests with a bit more personality can help the show out a bit.
As an idea, the whole cartoon Tench, i think its great.