Robert N EmersonThe Chaser's War on Ratings
September 13th 2007 08:04
A big congratulations must be extended to the guys from the Chaser.
Their show, The Chaser's War On Everything, managed to captivate an audience of 2.24 million viewers. This was up from the already impressive 1.49 million who tuned in last week, making it Wednesday's most watched programme. In fact, it was the highest rating for an ABC comedy series since the introduction of people meters in 1991.
The reason for this surge in viewers was, of course, the highly publicised infiltration of APEC security. The footage screened last night showed how the group managed to penetrate the excluded zones with incredible ease, eventually turning around of their own volition. It wasn't until Chas Licciardello exited the motorcade dressed as Osama Bin Laden that the police intervened, and even then they were more focused on Julian Morrow than the world's most wanted man.
The response to the whole embarrassing affair has been mixed - the ABC received 266 complaints about the matter, as well as 177 messages of appreciation. The fact that there were any appreciative messages is very unusual, and is a testament to how this prank has pervaded the public consciousness. If the team are convicted for their actions, there may very well be riots in the streets...
If you weren't one of the 2.24 million people who tuned in, never fear. The episode will be repeated on Friday at 11.05pm, as well as on ABC2 on Sunday at 8.30pm. Alternatively, you can download the episode in full from the show's website.
*Screencap courtesy of Wikipedia, and used under Fair Dealing for identification and critical commentary
The Chaser's War On Everything*
The reason for this surge in viewers was, of course, the highly publicised infiltration of APEC security. The footage screened last night showed how the group managed to penetrate the excluded zones with incredible ease, eventually turning around of their own volition. It wasn't until Chas Licciardello exited the motorcade dressed as Osama Bin Laden that the police intervened, and even then they were more focused on Julian Morrow than the world's most wanted man.
The response to the whole embarrassing affair has been mixed - the ABC received 266 complaints about the matter, as well as 177 messages of appreciation. The fact that there were any appreciative messages is very unusual, and is a testament to how this prank has pervaded the public consciousness. If the team are convicted for their actions, there may very well be riots in the streets...
If you weren't one of the 2.24 million people who tuned in, never fear. The episode will be repeated on Friday at 11.05pm, as well as on ABC2 on Sunday at 8.30pm. Alternatively, you can download the episode in full from the show's website.
*Screencap courtesy of Wikipedia, and used under Fair Dealing for identification and critical commentary
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Comment by Damo
For the Sake of Argument
My Apologetics
Comment by Nina
Comment by Damo
For the Sake of Argument
My Apologetics
and
"The road is yours."
Immortal
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
I loved the Is It Harder to Get Into an RSL Than APEC segment
Comment by Nina
Comment by Sheree
Cliche Murder
I loved it all.
Chas Bin Licciardello cracks me up with his facial expressions and his cheeky demeanour.
and the chinese bullets thing was awesome!!!
Comment by Michaelie
Flick Wit
Michaelie
Comment by Nina
Michaelie, I'd say all the policemen involved will be copping it, from their friends, their colleagues, and their superiors...
Comment by ChrisB
Formula 1
The Social Centre
Thank god for them.
Comment by Nina