The Bounce (TV series)
The Bounce is an Australian sports television program which debuted on 24 March 2010.[2] It was a variety program focused on the Australian rules football league, and was hosted by comedian Peter Helliar.[2] It also featured former Australian rules footballers Matthew Richardson and Leigh Matthews.[2]
The Bounce | |
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Genre | Variety/Sports |
Presented by | Peter Helliar Matthew Richardson Leigh Matthews Catherine Ellis Peter Rowsthorn Dave Lawson |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 5 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Rick McKenna[1] |
Producer | Pip Mushin[1] |
Running time | 44 minutes |
Release | |
Original network | Seven Network |
Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
Original release | 24 March – 22 April 2010 |
Chronology | |
Followed by | Game Day: Primetime |
Demise
After five episodes, on 22 April 2010, the Seven Network announced that the show had been stopped 'indefinitely', at least until the finals series in September. This was cited as due to its poor ratings in the AFL heartland of Melbourne. However, the program was never brought back. Seven instead broadcast a primetime version of AFL Game Day during the Finals Series. Ironically, The AFL Footy Show did a song parodying The Bounce in their Grand Final given the show's bad ratings and reviews with The Vicar Of Dibley repeats replacing it.
References
- Knox, David (14 February 2010). "Seven to Bounce while Nine chases live AFL". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 24 March 2010.
- Knox, David (12 March 2010). "Airdate: The Bounce, The Matty Johns Show". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 21 March 2010.