31 Questions

31 Questions was a half-hour television quiz show hosted by "comedian" David M. Green[1][2][3] and produced by RMITV in Melbourne, Australia. The show aired on C31 Melbourne,[4] Channel 44 (Adelaide), Television Sydney, West TV (Perth), 31 Digital Brisbane and Face TV (New Zealand).[5] Episodes were also uploaded to YouTube the same week they aired.[6] 28 episodes were produced between 2011 and 2014.[7][8]

31 Questions
GenreGame show
Presented byDavid M. Green
StarringAnthony McCormack
Sophie Loughran
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes27
Production
Running timeapproximately 25 minutes per episode
Production companyRMITV
Release
Original networkC31 Melbourne
Picture format576i (SDTV)
Original release9 June 2012 (2012-06-09) –
26 July 2014 (2014-07-26)
External links
Production website

The first season contained 13 episodes including the pilot.[9] After crowdfunding campaigns, Seasons 2 and 3 were produced with seven episodes[10] and eight episodes[11] respectively.

The show was filmed at RMITV Studio A[12] in Melbourne.

Format

In many ways, 31 Questions followed the standard game show format of two contestants answer questions in different rounds for points. However, the show added a comedy element to each episode, sometimes in the form of discussion between the host and stars between rounds, coming back from the commercial breaks, and sometimes in the middle of the round. The assumption was 31 questions would be asked over the course of an episode, and the 31 was a nod to the fact the show was on Channel 31.

Each episode had routine rounds and routine jokes and gags. Examples are the "high tech" score board (a dry-erase board) to McCormack's routine sayings of, "YYYYYYYYYeeeeeesssssss!!!!!!" and, "I know ________, do you?"

Opening

Each episode of 31 Questions had a comedy opening. In season 1, the opening took place before the title credits including famous game show hosts to skits with the host David M. Green. In season 3, the opening took the form of an awkward exchange between Green and the scorekeeper Sophie Loughran. The Moderator McCormack would introduce the contestants in some exaggerated way and often mention some portion of the show he was keeping a close eye on.

General Knowledge

In this round, Green asked contestants general trivia questions. Whoever ran in first could answer. 1 point was awarded for each correct answer.

Word on the Street

Word on the Street showed videos of Green talking to people on the street who were describing something. After the descriptions, the first contestant to ring in with the item that was being described won 5 points. No points were deducted for incorrect answers.

When Is It?

Green reads a list of events that happened in a specific year in history (or in the future). As the list progresses, the events become more obvious and the point value of the answer goes down. Wrong guesses locked contestants out of that question with the remainder of the list being read for the other.

Random Round

This round was a random set of questions, ranging from "Knowing Me, Knowing You" where contestants took turns answering questions about themselves to "Philosophy Smackdown" where contestants had determine which philosopher (or songwriter) penned the quote being read to the Enigma Box where a correct response to a riddle would get the choice of 10 points or what was in a mystery box.

In season 3, there would occasionally have two random topic rounds in an episode with one of the rounds replacing "When is It?"

May the Quote be with You/The One Where They Quote the Movies

The cast quoted famous movies, contestants ring in when they knew the answer. 5 points for correct answers, no deductions for wrong answers. In season 2 and 3, the segment was renamed "The One Where They Quote the Movies" and scenes were acted out in addition to being quoted.

Anthony's Penultimate Review

Before the final round, McCormack would "review" the game play up to that point and adjust the scores in whatever way he saw fit. Usually, the adjustment would result in the scores being within a few points of each other; occasionally, the player who was previously trailing might be given enough points to take over the lead.

Super Hyper Space Lightning Round/All New Lightning Round

The final round always consisted of 62 seconds in Seasons 1 and 2 and 93 seconds in Season 3. As in the General Knowledge round, one point would be added for a correct answer, with one point deducted for a wrong answer. The player in the lead at the end of this round would win a prize, usually a cheap item bearing host Green's likeness (for instance, a calendar, or an autographed photo).

In most episodes, the Moderator would adjust the scores so that regardless of how the opening rounds were scored, the scores were essentially even prior to the beginning of the Super Hyper Space Lightning Round.

Episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1139 June 2012 (2012-06-09)1 September 2012 (2012-09-01)
2727 July 2013 (2013-07-27)7 September 2013 (2013-09-07)
387 June 2014 (2014-06-07)26 July 2014 (2014-07-26)

Season 1 (2012)
Episode No. Contestants Final Score Original Airdate Prize Notes
1Julia v. Andrew14 - 279 June 2012Autographed Headshot
  • Pilot Episode.
  • Only appearance with Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall & Melanie Valentine
  • opening features Glenn Ridge
2Moe Hammoud v.
Tamz Byrne		32 - 3016 June 2012David M. Green t-shirt
  • First episode with Series Regulars
  • Audience Guy is third contestant scoring 2 points
3Jessica Hutchinson v.
Alex Pugh		17 - 1523 June 2012David M. Green Mug
  • Includes the world famous punctuation/body part sketch
4Zyl Hovena-Wanchope v.
Jane Szolcolik		13 - 1630 June 2012David M. Green Calendar---
5Naomi Chainey v.
Charles Geddes-Heketoa		19-167 July 2012David M. Green Apron---
6Yusef Ali Dauhoo v.
Holly Kennedy		19 - 2314 July 2012David M. Green Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Issues with Anthony's airhorn created confusion at the end of the Super Hyper Space Lightning Round
7Leigh Holland v.
Kat Muscat		17 - 1621 July 2012David M. Green Confidence Pills---
8Emily Brownstein v.
Nick Denner		18.5 - 1828 July 2012Home Version of 31 Questions
  • Closest final score of the season (unverified closest score in game show history)
  • home version appears to be a modified version of Wheel of Fortune
9Fran Smith v.
Rob James		22 - 184 August 2012David M. Green Toilet Seat
  • First non-studio opening since episode 2
10Danny McCaughey v.
Elyce Behrsin		28.5 - 24.511 August 2012David M. Green Home Pregnancy Test
11Simon Toppin v.
Kate Gibson		24.5 - 2718 August 2012David M. Green Biography---
12Erin Vivian v.
David Swan		13 - 1925 August 2012David M. Green Action Figure---
13Josephine Forrest v.
Vincent Brown		57 - 591 September 2012Dinner Date with David M. Green
  • Most points by a single contestant.
  • Most points combined in an episode.
  • In the final credits everyone has the middle initial M.

Season 2 (2013)
Episode No. Contestants Final Score Original Airdate Prize Notes
1Declan Kelly v.
Lisa Dib		13 - 1227 July 2013Years Supply of David M. Greenos Breakfast Cereal
  • Money has been spent on props, graphics, and Anthony's sideburns.
2Rowan Crockett-Johnson v.
Kelsey Berry		77 - 753 August 2013David M. Green stool
  • Records broken:
    • most points by contestant
    • most points combined
3Richard Barr v.
Simone Porter		31 - 3210 August 2013David M. Green Pillowcase---
4Lisa Gillard v.
James Rose		15 - 16 (OT)17 August 2013David M. Green Fishing Lure
  • Dan Ilic and Rex Hun make appearances.
  • First tie at the end of regulation with James winning the tie-breaker.
5Rohan Mirchandaney
v. Dani Leever		23 - 2224 August 20131 year to DMG Magazine
6Ashlee Shortis v.
Simon Owens		7 - 631 August 2013David M. Green Lunchbox
  • Only opening of the season not shot in-studio.
  • Lowest score in series history to date.
  • Lowest combined score.
  • First time a contestant scored in single digits.
7Bee Marffy v.
Jesse Heath		-5.5 to -87 September 20132003 David M. Green Sex Tape
  • Alex Williamson makes a guest appearance.
  • First instance of
    • Negative final scores
    • Negative winning score
  • David somewhat sincerely thanks those who made Season 2 possible at the end of the show.

Season 3 (2014)
Episode No. Contestants Final Score Original Airdate Prize Notes
1Doug Gordon v.
Lauren Saylor		27 - 307 June 2014David M. Green Toaster
  • Special Segments: "Slow Draw" and "Confusement"
  • Scores are still kept on a dry-erase board but two monitors are mounted on the dry-erase board.
2Chris Dean v.
Kat Puggioni		74 - 6714 June 2014David M. Green GPS
  • Special Segment: "The Kindness Round"
3Josh Samuels v.
Zhanna Sichivistsa		45 - 4221 June 2014David M. Green Jewelry
  • Special Segments: "Round Moon" and "Out of Order"
4Daniel Cortese v.
Chelsea Hughes		36 - 4028 June 2014David M. Green Dust Buster
  • Special Segment: "the Chemistry Round"
5Zak Marrinan v.
Justine McInerney		35 - 355 July 201431 Questions Edition of Twistler, a game legal distinct from Twister
  • Special Segment: "the Round of Evil"
  • Second Time in series history there was a tie in regulation. Points weren't award but Zak won the single, sudden-death question.
6Ashlee Shortis v.
Simon Owens		7 - 612 July 2014David M. Green Lunchbox
  • Special Segment: "the Goat Round"
7Travis Butler v.
Pia Demsky		21 - 2019 July 2014David M. Green Scarf
  • Special Segments: "Urban Myths" and "Wrong Number"
8Aaron Ottobre v.
Naomi Carter		25 - 2826 July 2014David M. Green Brick

Awards

Antenna Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 31 Questions Outstanding Comedy Program Nominated[13]
2019 31 Questions Best Comedy Program Nominated[14]
31 Questions Best Youth Program Nominated[14]
Sophie Loughran Best Actor in a Narrative Drama, Comedy or Sketch Nominated[14]
Joe Murray and Antonio Cafasso Outstanding Direction in a Program Nominated[14]
David M. Green Personality of the Year Nominated[14]

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  11. "31 Questions Season 3 Playlist". YouTube. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  12. "Can we have some clean comedy, please?". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  13. "2014 Antenna Awards". Community Broadcasting Foundation. Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  14. "2019 Antenna Awards". Antenna Awards. 5 October 2019. C31 Melbourne & Geelong. Retrieved 30 December 2019. Youtube title: The 2019 Antenna Awards // Live from Deakin Edge Melbourne // Oct 5th 2019
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