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McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight

Robert McKnight

McKnight Tonight brings you a hot take on news events every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9pm AEST at youtube.com/@mcknighttonight.Media McKnight delvs into the world of media every Tuesday night at 9pm AEST.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:58

S08E18 Does anyone actually want the Melbourne Cup?

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/06/27

Could 2024 be the year a certain race doesn't stop the nation? In this episode:1.26 - Why the Melbourne Cup broadcast rights could go begging8.31 - Calls to ban betting and junk food ads from television17.06 - The state of the TV industry according to the latest ABC survey21.43 - A new free-to-air TV channel heading our way25.23 - Seven reveals details on Dr Chris Brown's new show - a month after we did!29.28 - Are we over reality TV?36.05 - TV BingeboxAnd here's the link to the Dame Edna special

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1:13:43

S08E17 Logies | ABC swings the axe | Lisa Wilkinson...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/06/20

WARNING: In this episode Rob will say the words "Abbey is right". Has he lost his mind or have they finally found some common ground?In this episode: 3.57 - ABC axes approx 120 jobs14.11 - Lisa Wilkinson sets her lawyers onto outlets reporting about her meeting with Brittney Higgins28.51 - Our reactions to the Logie nominations38.03 - A quick ratings snapshot54.23 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:02

McKnight Tonight with David Koch

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/06/08

The day before Kochie finishes up on Sunrise after an extraordinary two decades he shares some never-before-heard tales on his time at Sunrise, including why he felt betrayed by one of his closest allies.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:40

S08E16 Why 7 shouldn't have aired the Bruce Lehrmann...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/06/06

We're back (if you can believe it) and ready for round 2!After putting aside the bizarre podcast of last week we're back to normal talking about TV topics. And despite a big difference of opinion over the airing of the Bruce Lehrmann interview on Channel 7, things go pretty smoothly... right until the very end when the subject of spoilers comes up!In this episode:3.25 - Bruce Lehrmann is interviewed on 7 Spotlight15.56 - Prime Video announces an Australian version of The Office21.49 - Channel 10

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51:48

S08E15 A TVBB meltdown

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/05/29

This episode goes off the rails as passion escalates to the point the episode was almost abandoned. But there is an interesting discussion happening here, one that is happening around our country right now.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:45

S08E14 Blow Up bombs, Seven's DREAM HOME and TV star...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/05/16

This week has shown it's hard to launch a new show with Seven's answer to Lego Masters failing to find an audience.In this episode:1.50 - RATINGS: Blow Up struggles6.15 - EXCLUSIVE: Seven commissions DREAM HOME16.35 - TODAY hits out at News Corp25.09 - ABC makes some structural changes29.49 - US adopts Aussie reality TV format32.14 - Actor doesn't like fans taking his picture39.06 - TV star salaries revealed48.53 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast

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13:28

INTERVIEW: Channel 9's HAMISH TURNER not worried...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/05/14

Rob McKnight chats with Channel 9 programming boss Hamish Turner about THE SUMMIT and a range of topicsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:48

S08E13 A coronation calamity, Bluey censored and...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/05/09

Molk might be away but Abbey is ready to take up the fight for woke people everywhere while Rob causes arguments as usual. Who'd have thought Robbo would be the voice of reason? Thank goodness Tim Burrowes from UNMADE is here to play adult.In this episode:1.57 - A tip of the hat to Channel 104.02 - TV financials update11.23 - The ABC's anti-coronation coverage22.02 - Channel 9 at war with the stars of MAFS25.22 - Bluey censored31.35 - Is Amazon Prime Video worth a massive price hike?35.09 - Was VOZ

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47:22

S08E12 Jock Zonfrillo - What now for MASTERCHEF?

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/05/02

The tragic death of a TV star has left executives at 10 with some very big decisions to make.In this episode: 1.18 - Will MASTERCHEF ever be played after the death of Jock Zonfrillo?10.07 - Hollywood writers go on strike16.24 - The way we subscribe to streaming services is changing22.43 - Grant Blackley to leave SCA24.19 - FaceBook swings the axe on original content27.35 - Just why is 10 bringing back The Bachelor?31.23 - Disney v DeSantis 36.43 - TV BingeboxSupport this show

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58:43

S08E11 Why HOT SEAT isn't out of the hot seat just...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/04/25

*This is an updated version of this episode. The original was missing some of Robbo's audioRob's article about HOT SEAT has generated a lot of chatter this week with even Eddie McGuire leaping to his show's defence. Now it's time to set the record straight.In this episode:2.27 - Three big names in US TV get the axe7.58 - The Melbourne International Comedy Festival tried to rewrite history regarding its treatment of Barry Humphries.20.45 - HOT SEAT is still on the hot seat25.04 - Special Guest: Sarah

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53:41

S08E10 The Wizard of VOZ

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/04/18

A new ratings system is about to launch, but not everyone is convinced it will be the silver bullet the industry wants it to be.In this episode:1.33 - VOZ to launch May 18.46 - Bluey causing ratings chaos, beating big prime time shows10.13 - Members of the Writers Guild of America vote to strike, which could cause chaos in Hollywood14.11 - FOX NEWS v Dominion (NOTE: This case has now been settled, much to the surprise of Rob)20.51 - Did Seven really plan to have Dr Chris Brown host Dancing with the

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24:31

#DoctorWho star Sophie Aldred reveals how she was...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/04/14

Sophie Aldred played ACE in Doctor Who during the '80s. She's currently in Australia meeting fans at Supanova, telling them about her adventures with the Doctor, both on and off the screen.During this chat with Rob, Sophie reveals how a stunt went terribly wrong which almost resulted in her death.Ironically, it was Sylvester McCoy (who played the 7th Doctor) who saved her.TV fans will enjoy this glimpse into the making of the long-running science fiction show.Sophie is on the Gold Coast this weekend

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56:15

S08E09 - A new batch of TV shows and a surprising return

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/03/27

Keep listening until the very end for some breaking news on a returning show that many believed would not be coming back.In this episode: 3.37 - The Government defers any major decisions about the anti-siphoning list11.43 - Here we go - the big shows to look out for in Q218.32 - Netflix investing in games as part of its service23.38 - The battle for prominence on smart TV apps30.23 - Claims FOXTEL has overestimated its ratings by 40%37.08 - Are TV live crosses a waste of time?42.55 - Home & Away

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59:29

S08E08 Kylie Minogue is an unhappy Neighbour PLUS...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/03/20

It was the ending that brought Neighbours fans together, but now it seems Kylie feels that she's been duped.We also have a special treat for Doctor Who fans when we're joined by Janet Fielding, who played the iconic companion Tegan Jovanka in Doctor Who.In this episode:1.17 - The death of Brian Walsh6.37 - Why Kylie Minogue feels duped over the fake Neighbours finale13.15 - Jason Derulo replaces Keith urban as a judge on The Voice19.17 - INTERVIEW: Janet Fielding from Doctor Who42.07 - Shows that

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4:33

INTERVIEW: Fox Footy General Manager, Michael Neill.

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/03/15

TV Blackbox contibutorNikole Gunn interviewsFox Footy General Manager, Michael Neill.In a big win for viewers ahead of the new season launch, Fox Footy has confirmed every game of every round throughout the 2023 AFL season will be made available in 4K Ultra HD to Foxtel customers, for the first time.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:47

S08E07 Is the ABC trolling its commercial rivals?

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/03/13

The ABC comms department is under fire for its handling of the Lisa Millar troll story.In this episode:1.45 - Journos have had enough of the ABC's comms team arrogance and they're not going to take it any more.14.44 - Jessica Rowe reveals the sexism she encountered as the co-presenter of 10 News22.14 - Is the cat out of the bag on who will host the Logies?27.16 - 10 News Perth returns to... Perth31.14 - 2022 Media content consumption survey38.18 - The BBC in chaos after taking Gary Lineker off air

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1:00:03

S08E06 Controversial castings, apologies and are we...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/03/06

The TV Blackbox team have had enough and they're not going to take it any more!When you look at the topic lists for this episode it might sound like a whinge fest, but there's a lot of interesting insight and some genuine laughs along the way.In this episode:2.06 - Did The Project stuff up by apologising?14.55 - Is the new cast of SAS Australia so controversial it will put viewers off?24.28 - The Logies head to Sydney!28.27 - Belinda Russell out as host of Weekend Today32.13 - New cast members

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12:58

INTERVIEW - Amanda Laing confirms Foxtel HBO...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/02/28

Kevin Perry talks to Amanda Laing - Chief Content & Commercial Officer for Foxtel Group - about the renewal of the HBO Discovery output deal with FOXTEL.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:05

S08E05 An idiot's guide to TV financial results |...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/02/27

Many in the creative industry don't really understand the finance side, so we've asked Tim Burrowes to break down the most recent results.In this episode: 2.09 - TV Networks Financial results breakdown 11.43 - Nine CEO Mike Sneesby says content quotas for streamers could kill STAN18.31 - Are news organisations hypocrites when it comes to covering themselves?27.40 - PREVIEW: The Swap (SBS)35.05 - Understanding the FOXTEL/HBO renewal38.35 - A shocking twist in the ratings game42.01 - The Project has

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48:48

REISSUE - s08e04 Have we found Graham Kennedy's...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2023/02/21

++This episode has been reissued due to an audio problem++It is one of the most iconic moments in Australian television but few people have ever heard 'The King' do the crow call - until now.In this episode:1.30 - Crow Call update6.01 - The ABC apologises for its coverage of issues in Alice Springs13.55 - Channel 10 holds a big party but keeps it quiet from the press20.26 - Rebel Wilson reveals the clause in her contract regarding her weight31.12 - Where have all the TV stars gone?38.00 - TV

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