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book		Boom-boom! / Rob Johnson & David Smiedt Rydalmere, N.S.W.: Hodder Headline Australia, 1999. Call No: 732(94) JOH Author: Johnson, Rob, 1969; Smiedt, David Place: Rydalmere, N.S.W. Publisher: Hodder Headline Australia PubDate: 1999 PhysDes: viii, 376 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm Subject: COMEDIES. AUSTRALIA; COMEDY PROGRAMMES. AUSTRALIA; COMEDIENNES. AUSTRALIA; ADAMS, PHILLIP; GLEISNER, TOM; MCDERMOTT, PAUL; O'DONOGHUE, RORY; BAILEY, BERT; BOND, GRAHAME; BOURNE, SHANE; BROWN, NOELINE; CILAURO, SANTO; CHATER, GORDON; CREYTON, BARRY; DENTON, ANDREW; FAHEY, MARYANNE; FERGUSON, TIM; GILLIES, MAX; GRILLS, LUCKY; GYNGELL, KIM; HALL, KEN G.; HARMER, WENDY; HOGAN, PAUL; HUMPHRIES, BARRY; KENNEDY, GRAHAM; LAMOND, TONI; MCDONALD, GARRY; QUANTOCK, ROD; RAYE, CAROL; REILLY, GARY; SITCH, ROB; SORRENTI, VINCE; SZUBANSKI, MAGDA; ADVENTURES OF BARRY MCKENZIE, THE (AT, Bruce Beresford, 1972); BIG GIG, THE [TV] (AT, Ted Robinson, 1989); FRONTLINE [TV] (AT, 1994- ); MAVIS BRAMSTON SHOW [TV] (AT, 1964-1968); IN MELBOURNE TONIGHT [TV] (AT, 1957-?, 1997-); AUNTY JACK SHOW, THE [TV] (AU, 1972-73); COMEDY COMPANY, THE [TV] (AT, 1988-1990); D-GENERATION [TV] (AT, 1986-?); FAST FORWARD [TV] (AT, 1988-1989?) Notes: Includes index; "An Allison Pressley book." ISBN: 0733609384 : $24.95 LON: 14529909 More info
still		[Don's party : stills file] Call No: TITLE STILLS AUSTRALIA Source: AT PhysDes: 5 photographs : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm.-21 x 26 cm + 1 transparency : b&w ; 7 x 8 cm Subject: HARGREAVES, JOHN; Barrett, Ray; BLUNDELL, GRAEME; HOPKINS, HAROLD; KENNEDY, GRAHAM; LANG, VERONICA; GORTON, JOHN GREY; DON'S PARTY (AT, Bruce Beresford, 1976) Summary: Four black and white photographs and one black and white transparency relating to the film Don's party Notes: 2 images donated by Brian McFarlane More info
journal article		Graham Kennedy in Empire (Australian Ed.) (August 2005) iss.53 p.33 Author: William Thomas PhysDes: Article Subject: KENNEDY, GRAHAM Summary: Piece on the passing of Graham Kennedy More info
dvd		Graham Kennedy coast to coast [DVD] [Northcote, Vic]: Umbrella Entertainment, 2009. Call No: D Graham Kennedy coast to coast Source: AT Place: [Northcote, Vic] Publisher: Umbrella Entertainment PubDate: 2009 PhysDes: 2 videodiscs (DVD) (ca. 296 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in Subject: KENNEDY, GRAHAM Summary: "The King of Australian TV made a stunning return to the small screen in the late 80s with this hilarious late-night news show. Also starring Ken Sutcliffe and John Mangos, Graham Kennedy’s Coast to Coast was an innovative late night program that mixed serious news with comedy and biting satire." - DVD BACK COVER Notes: "DAVID1519"; Special features: Audio commentary with Ken Sutcliffe and John Mangos ; Audio commentary by producer Paul Melville and TV historian Andrew Mercado ; outtakes.; Rated: PG; No subtitles Technical Details: All regions ; PAL Standard Number: 3000000071021 Performer: Graham Kennedy, John Mangos, Ken Sutcliffe More info
dvd		The Graham Kennedy collection [DVD] [Australia]: Umbrella Entertainment, [200?]. Call No: D The Graham Kennedy collection Source: AT Place: [Australia] Publisher: Umbrella Entertainment PubDate: [200?] PhysDes: 4 videodiscs (DVDs) (ca. 432 min.) : sd., col., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. Subject: KENNEDY, GRAHAM; DON'S PARTY (AT, Bruce Beresford, 1976); CLUB, THE (AT, Bruce Beresford, 1980); TRAVELLING NORTH (AT, Carl Schultz, 1986); BLANKETY BLANKS [TV] (AT, 1977-79) Summary: The club (1980): Kennedy received an AFI best actor nomination for his role as a VFL Club President in this landmark film directed by Bruce Beresford. -- Travelling north (1987): A journey into love, tears and laughter that allowed Kennedy to fully explore his dramatic acting range. Also stars Julia Blake and Leo McKern. -- Don’s party (1976): With mates John Hargreaves, Ray Barrett and Graeme Blundell, Gra Gra plays a cuckolded, sexually frustrated photographer who duly embarrasses himself on election-night. -- Blankety blanks (1977): These classic episodes of the bawdy quiz show see The King at his jocular best. -- Libraries Australia. Notes: Censorship rating: MA 15+ ; In English ; music publisher number : DAVID1096. Contents: Don's party (1976); The club (1980); Travelling north (1987); Blankety blanks (1977) Special features: The club -- Meet the team ; The club: Then and now; ABC radio adaptation starring John Howard and John Ewart ; "Up there Cazaly" music video ; "Hear Jack Thompson sing"; Special featuers: Travelling north -- "From stage to screen - travelling north" ; original cast screen tests ; photo gallery ; cast profiles ; David Williamson featurette "Compulsive playwright" Technical Details: Region all, PAL. Credits: Don's party: directed by Bruce Beresford; The club: directed by Bruce Beresford; Travelling north: directed by Carl Schultz Standard Number: 3000000062739 Performer: Graham Kennedy; Don's party: John Hargreaves, Ray Barrett, Graeme Blundell; The club: Jack Thompson, Frank Wilson, Harold Hopkins; Travelling north: Julia Blake, Leo McKern, Henri Szeps More info
book		Graham Kennedy's Melbourne / by Graham Kennedy Melbourne: Thomas Nelson Australia, c1967. Call No: 81KEN KEN; FOLIO Author: Kennedy, Graham Source: AT Place: Melbourne Publisher: Thomas Nelson Australia PubDate: c1967 PhysDes: 127 pages : illustrations, maps ; 31 cm Subject: AUSTRALIA; AUSTRALIA. 1950s; AUSTRALIA. 1960s; KENNEDY, GRAHAM Summary: "Let Graham Kennedy, Australia’s top TV star, take you on a personally conducted tour of his favourite city: Melbourne. Graham will show you all the sights of the city and take you to his favourite restaurants, hotels, and night spots. Go shopping with Graham around the big department stores, the arcades, the classy boutiques, the Victoria Market and the little Greek and Italian shops. He’ll take you through the parks and gardens, along the Yarra River, to the beaches and the Dandenong ranges. Be Graham’s guest at the Melbourne Cup, the Show and the Footy." -- BOOK JACKET Notes: Maps on lining papers More info
book		Graham Kennedy treasures : friends remember the King / Mike McColl-Jones with Steve Vizard Carlton, Vic: Melbourne University Publishing, 2008. Call No: 81KEN MCC Author: McColl Jones, Mike Source: AT Place: Carlton, Vic Publisher: Melbourne University Publishing PubDate: 2008 PhysDes: xiii, 272 p. : ill. (some col.), ports ; 29 cm. + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) Series: Miegunyah Press series. Series 2 ; no. 110 Subject: KENNEDY, GRAHAM Summary: "An insider portrait of Kennedy covering his childhood in suburban Melbourne, the radio years, to his eventual dominance of television with programs such as 'In Melbourne Tonight', 'Blankety Blanks', 'Coast to Coast' and 'Graham Kennedy's Funniest Home Videos'. Contains many rare images of Kennedy, and personal insights into Kennedy's comedic genius from friends such as Bert Newton, Noeline Brown, Tony Sattler and Philip Brady." Notes: Includes index ISBN: 9780522855456 Donation: donated by Deb Verhoeven Contents: Foreword -- Introduction -- Graham Kennedy: a life -- A life in pictures -- Chronology -- Picture Credits -- Acknowledgements -- Index More info
personality microfilm collection		KENNEDY, GRAHAM Call No: PERSONALITY CLIPPINGS FILE; PERSONALITY MICROFILM COLLECTION PhysDes: Stills; Clippings Subject: KENNEDY, GRAHAM More info
still		[Kennedy, Graham : portrait of Graham Kenedy holding a can of beer in his role as Harry in 'The Odd Angry Shot'] / Village Roadshow [1979?]. Call No: PERSONALITY STILL Source: AT PubDate: [1979?] PhysDes: 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 X 26 cm. Subject: KENNEDY, GRAHAM; ODD ANGRY SHOT, THE (AT, Tom Jeffrey, 1979) Summary: Graham Kenedy wearing army outfit and holding a beer up, as if toasting the viewer. Notes: Film synopsis label on the back. More info
still		[Kennedy, Graham : portrait of Graham Kennedy in his role as Norm Norris in 'Stanley'] Call No: PERSONALITY STILL Source: AT PhysDes: 1 photograph : b&w ; 26 X21 cm. Subject: KENNEDY, GRAHAM; STANLEY: EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE ONE (AT, Esben Storm, 1983) Summary: Graham Kennedy wearing a terry-toweling hat and bbq apron and mits, sitting on a garden bench infront of a brick wall. More info
still		[Odd angry shot, the : stills file] Call No: TITLE STILLS AUSTRALIA Source: AT PhysDes: 4 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm Subject: HARGREAVES, JOHN; ELVIS, BRIAN; KENNEDY, GRAHAM; JARRATT, JOHN; BROWN, BRYAN; BLUNDELL, GRAEME; ODD ANGRY SHOT, THE (AT, Tom Jeffrey, 1979) Summary: Photograhs are relating to th film Odd angry shot More info
book		Postmodernism and popular culture : a cultural history / John Docker Cambridge New York Melbourne: Cambridge University Press, 1994. Call No: 64POS DOC Author: Docker, John Place: Cambridge New York Melbourne Publisher: Cambridge University Press PubDate: 1994 PhysDes: xxi, 313 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm Subject: POSTMODERNISM AND THE CINEMA; POPULAR CULTURE AND THE CINEMA; MODERNISM AND THE CINEMA; STRUCTURALISM; MELODRAMA; SOAP OPERAS; DETECTIVE FILMS; GENRES; THEORY; BRERETON, LAURIE; FISKE, JOHN; KENNEDY, GRAHAM; MACCABE, COLIN; MULVEY, LAURA; JAMESON, FREDRIC; BAHTIN, MIHAIL; ADORNO, THEODOR W.; BENJAMIN, WALTER; DERRIDA, JACQUES; PRISONER [TV] (AT, 1979-86) Notes: Includes index; Bibliography: p. 285-306 ISBN: 0521465982 (pbk.); 052146045X LON: abn97324302; 13458960 More info
journal article		Production notes- "Stanley" in Australasian Cinema (16/9/1983) vol.12 iss.17 p.24 PhysDes: Article Subject: STANLEY: EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE ONE (AT, Esben Storm, 1983); STORM, ESBEN; BENSLEY, PETER; KENNEDY, GRAHAM; INDUSTRY, FILM. AUSTRALIA Summary: Pre-production history, review and cast notes for 'Stanley' More info
still		[Stanley: every home should have one : stills file] Call No: TITLE STILLS AUSTRALIA Source: AT PhysDes: 30 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.-17 x 22 cm.-19 x 22 cm. Subject: STANLEY: EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE ONE (AT, Esben Storm, 1983); ARGUE, DAVID; BENSLEY, PETER; CULLEN, MAX; CRAIG, MICHAEL; KENNEDY, GRAHAM; SMITHERS, JOY; WALKER, SUSAN; LESLEY, LORNA; LUCAS, BETTY; STORM, ESBEN Summary: Black and white photographs relating to the film Stanley: every home should have one Notes: Includes several duplicate stills of varying sizes More info
journal article		'The Return of Captain Invincible'- a muscial comedy/adventure in The Australasian Cinema (19/3/1982) vol.11 iss.4 p.8 PhysDes: Article Subject: RETURN OF CAPTAIN INVINCIBLE, THE (AT, Philippe Mora, 1982); ARKIN, ALAN; KENNEDY, GRAHAM; FITZPATRICK, KATE; INDUSTRY, FILM. AUSTRALIA Summary: In-depth synopsis of Phillipe Mora's 'The Return of Captain Invincible'. More info

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