this show came to canada via pbs in the mid 90s and i really and really loved it then. even 10 yrs later watching the various news networks and i cant help but think of the cynical manipulation that goes on in the name of ratings and the various show ponies we all see on tv as depicted in various frontline episodes. the scripts are tightly written and the actors all have impeccable comic timing and none of it is encumbered by an idiotic laugh track. there is a lot of funny material here really well executed and we do not need to be told when to laugh and what to laugh at. i do not understand why this show never took off in north america as its truly a gem. i was really excited to see the dvds available and even though they are pal format. i figured i would rip them to my computer and then watch the converted files. i took a chance and ordered it from abc 6 to 8 weeks later and i had all 3 seasons. even better it worked on my ntsc dvd player. i suspect any player bought in the past 2 yrs that does xvid or divx will play them. great stuff. 10 yrs later the episodes all hold up really well. you do not need to know anything about australian politics to get the humor as it will all be familiar to western audiences. my wife and i had a 10 day frontline fest and are still chuckling weeks later after watching all 39 episodes. 
this show came to canada via pbs in the mid 90s and i really and really loved it then. even 10 yrs later watching the various news networks and i cant help but think of the cynical manipulation that goes on in the name of ratings and the various show ponies we all see on tv as depicted in various frontline episodes. the scripts are tightly written and the actors all have impeccable comic timing and none of it is encumbered by an idiotic laugh track. there is a lot of funny material here really well executed and we do not need to be told when to laugh and what to laugh at. i do not understand why this show never took off in north america as its truly a gem. i was really excited to see the dvds available and even though they are pal format. i figured i would rip them to my computer and then watch the converted files. i took a chance and ordered it from abc 6 to 8 weeks later and i had all 3 seasons. even better it worked on my ntsc dvd player. i suspect any player bought in the past 2 yrs that does xvid or divx will play them. great stuff. 10 yrs later the episodes all hold up really well. you do not need to know anything about australian politics to get the humor as it will all be familiar to western audiences. my wife and i had a 10 day frontline fest and are still chuckling weeks later after watching all 39 episodes. ---------------------------------Answer Question Below----------------------------------

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