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End of Rove: End of an Era
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Expert available for comment –
Rove McManus has announced his show will not return in 2010, marking the end
of his decade-long stretch at the helm of the Channel 10 variety program.
Where to from here for Rove and his production company, Roving Enterprises?
How has Australian television changed in the past 10 years?
Considering the success of the Hey Hey specials, what does Rove’s decision to
pull the plug on his show say about the future of variety on Australian TV?
How does his 10 years of variety hosting compare with the legendary show hosts
of TV’s golden age?
Dr Vincent O’Donnell is an honorary fellow in RMIT University’s School of Media
and Communication.
Dr O’Donnell frequently comments on Australian television programming trends
and ratings.
He has worked for many years as a producer and director in television and film and
is a past president of the Producers and Directors Guild of Victoria and former
executive producer at Film Victoria.
Dr O’Donnell is available for interview on Rove McManus’ decision to quit his
Channel 10 show.
For interviews: RMIT University’s Dr Vincent O’Donnell, (03) 9925 3028 or
0400 009 243.
For general media enquiries: RMIT University Communications, Gosia
Kaszubska, (03) 9925 3176 or 0417 510 735.
16 November, 2009
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