Obviously influenced by the late-night comedy sensation of the early 90s, The Late Show (ABC-TV), Channel 31’s The Shambles
combines good old waywardness with crazy converse, silly skits and
gratuitous cameos. This one is as no-frills as a generic brand of
washing powder – that’s pretty evident in the sound quality of some of
the episodes; but remember, there’s no money at Channel 31! – but comes
close to rivalling the fun factor of its predecessor. (Just needs a hot
chick to co-host if it wants to top Jane Kennedy – though Valvo in a
dress, donned with lippy, is kinda close).
Unlike The Late
Show – which had a whole band of players – this thing is the weekly
work of only three guys, Sos, Valvo and Lynchy. Together, they star
in skits (they have a funny regular characters like Steve: The Bad Joke
Neighbour), sit about on their set talking [well, crap] and other
times, hit the streets to scare the public into uttering a few
irrational words through a camera lens – as such was the case with the
2006 Logies.
The Logies media coverage from the boys is easily
the funniest thing on the Season 3 DVD set. It is just hilarious. From
Pink to Anthony Callea to Lisa McCune, the guys stick a mic in the
mouth of any celebrity that passes by – typically, Dave O’Neill is in
no hurry to move on – and the impetuosity of it, coupled with the fact
that most of the celebrities (notably former Neighbours
star Daniel MacPherson) say whatever the heck they want because they
don’t think anyone’s going to be watching anyway, makes for rib
tickling viewing.
Ah, the community television tomfoolery
takes me back… the memories. Time for a fourth Shambles ain’t it boys?
Watch me juggle three Verne Troyers at once? Or, pin the tail on Casey
Donovan? (hang on… can’t find the tail). DVD
Extras The DVD includes all the best bits from the third season, commentaries,
the Logie footage, a bit from the Antenna awards, as well as some
amusing bloopers. Conclusion:
Movie 70% Extras: 70% 
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