TV series

The Late Show

1992–1993 · 2 seasons

A loose, silly sketch show that bounces between sharp media satire and gleefully dumb running gags, best enjoyed with a crowd.

Overview: The Late Show was a popular Australian comedy show, which ran for two seasons on ABC from 18 July 1992 to 30 October 1993.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, light and cynical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Media, celebrity, politics, identity
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: media
celebrity
politics
identity
friendship
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
mockumentary
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild