Tag Archives: Australian television

Belmont Rocks Chicago.

Summer of 1985 at Chicago’s Belmont Rocks by Doug Ischar from his out-of-print book “Marginal Waters“. “Since even before the early days of modern gay movement, the Belmont Rocks were a place to call our own. The lakefront stretch of … Continue reading

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Paul McCartney and Wings in Australia 1975.

Ever since I can remember, even before I had hair I could sit on, I used to wander around record fairs and shops with my ‘Wants list’. A sheet of paper where I had listed in order of desirability, all … Continue reading

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‘Horse gone absolutely fucking mental’. Sons and Daughters, fine art Lithographic Prints.

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Long to rain.

Do I like the Royals? No (mostly). Am I utterly fascinated by the ferocious, stubborn, violent power and pearl clutching drama and hysteria? ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY. What is playing out right now as the rein transitions to King Charles III is a … Continue reading

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Hey Hey It’s Saturday.

Happy fiftieth anniversary to the pioneering kids TV show Hey Hey It’s Saturday. In 1970’s staid, backwards, bogan, conservative Australia, this was just the show the kids of Australia needed to wake them up to thinking outside the square. In … Continue reading

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Hatchet.

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The Princess.

A movie review. Tuesday 21st of November 1995. I was busy at work that day, but my focus was on only one thing – watching Diana’s interview which was going to be broadcast live in Australia at the same time … Continue reading

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Barbara’s out of control baby!

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