Adam Hills - Spicks and Specks

[unfrufru]

i was at the gym on the bike for the whole time it was on and i almost fell off when he did that.

[SammySatine]

I was happy for Scod.

though I did roll around on the floor laughing.....

absolutely loved the show last night....I guessed more of those songs than my parents did....and they have heard them more than I have....

heehee....

Unfrufru, Did you hurt yourself when you almost fell off the bike?

Amities,

SS.

[unfrufru]

almost did. i was on there for 40 minutes so i was already buggered so when i leant too far from laughing my legs were too wobbly to hold up so i grabbed the bike next to me hehe.

[Laurenandë]

Last ep's next week, they're showing a 'best-of' montage at the end of it. It's been renewed for 2006, and they're filming a christmas special as well.

ow, bike riding. >.<

[Amanda]

Yay, looking forward to the Christmas special.

[unfrufru]

hang on adam's not going to sing is he? (unless he's in leather pants or ripped jeans hehe)

[Leishpod]

I figure I don't watch free-to-air much, so I was happy when I stumbled across an article about this being on Sunday night, othwerwise I would've missed it for sure!

Spicks & Specks: A Very Specky Christmas

7:30pm Sunday, December 18, 2005


You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why - Santa Claus is coming to the Spicks And Specks Christmas special...

Adam Hills is making a list, he's checking it twice and with the help of team captains, Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst will give Christmas the Spicks And Specks treatment. In a one-hour special, carols will be crucified and Santa's sack plundered, the guests better be good for goodness sake!

ABC TV's music quiz show, Spicks And Specks, returns to liven up the silly season in a one-hour special. Host Adam Hills has lured team captains Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst, along with a bunch of Spicks and Specks regulars, back for more fun and frivolity, all with a Christmas twist.

This article from news.com.au:

Emmett Quizzed

FORMER soapie star Belinda Emmett is making a one-off television comeback on ABC comedy show Spicks and Specks this Sunday night.

Frail and still battling cancer, Emmett and her TV personality husband Rove McManus will go head-to-head in an hour-long Christmas special of their favourite music-based quiz show.
Hosted by friend and internationally renowned comedian Adam Hills, Emmett and McManus have long wanted to appear on the show.

"I went on Rove about six months ago and he said how he and Belinda loved Spicks and Specks and how they compete against each other at home," Hills said.

"Rove said Belinda always wins and when this opportunity came up to have them on the show on opposing teams I had to ask them to come on.

"I think she is going to kick his arse."

Other celebrities battling it out include singer Casey Donovan, Killing Heidi's Ella Hooper, Wilbur Wilde and a special guest Santa whose real identity remains a mystery.

"Let's just say it is the first time Santa has had a mullet," Hills quipped.


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Spicks and Specks proved hugely popular for the network when it screened weekly segments over the ratings season.
The concept pits two rival teams who go on a journey to discover which contestants know the most about the music world.

Joining Hills every week were team captains Alan Brough and Triple J broadcaster Myf Warhurst, as well as brave personalities from the local and international entertainment industry.

Hills promises the special will be jam-packed with hilarious twists and turns but says it will be more like a variety show then the usual program format.

"There are going to be eight rounds instead of four," he said.

"Really, only two rounds are similar to what we normally do on and there will be around 30 guests."

One of Australia's most talented and best travelled comedians, Hills arrived back in Australia two weeks ago after four months in Britain and the United States.

Hills says it's important to see the world and its offerings in order to make it as a stand-up comic. For the past five years he has spent at least half his year developing his routines in the UK.

"In London I have a bit of a following but now it's time to crack the states.

"I spend an enormous amount of money going overseas to pitch my ideas. But it's all part of the process, you have to spend money to get anywhere."

[unfrufru]

yup i posted the article in another thread, couldn't find this one yesterday for some reason.

[Leishpod]

yeah I had to do a search to find it - it wasn't showing up in the comedy discussion threads.

[Mythor]

So who won?! I forgot to watch.

[miss_doobie]

Alan's team (Alan, Hamish and Belinda)

[lily]

Slight pashing from Adam and Hamish yay

[Shak]

Oh the episode was great!! Who couldn't see Bec's poem to Lleyton being one of the substitutes? As soon as Adam descibed the game I turned to mum and said it would have to be one of them ... and sure enough, good ol' Frank. Oh and I loved the George W. Bush quote ... geez, I am that much stupider for having listened to it... And the Ashes score I would say was the best, loved it.

And loved the CD throwing, was funny ... though kinda dangerous ... but that's what seems to pass as funny these days anyways, lol.

Oh and The Little Drummer Boy was ace, I did enjoy it!!

For those interested ... I uploaded 164 screen caps from the episode to Second Drawer Down ... it's a Tripod site so the majority of pics are of Scod but there are others in there too at various places =D Just in case any of yous are interested... =) Oh and before anyone asks, yes I did cap the kiss ... that seems to be the talk and request of the day ... personally I dun see why but meh, spose it was funny, lol.

[unfrufru]

even my sister watched it and loved it. was classic. aww little elfy scod, and i loved alan's little quip

scod: i do have a name you know
alan: we're not calling you legolas no matter what you do hehe

[Renee_Turner]

Argh! Did anyone tape this? Please? I was stuck at the airport (apparently only baggage handlers are allowed to drive those carts wearing camel heads).