Series synopsis
Countdown Revolution is an Australian talk television series that premiered on ABC TV on July 3, 1989. It ended on June 22, 1990. It was created by Ian 'Molly' Meldrum. It stars Tania Lacy, Mark Little, Lisa Collins and Andy McLean.
'Countdown Revolution' was an attempt to update the long running ABC television-music program 'Countdown' for the late 1980's. Filmed at Melbourne's Metro nightclub, the nightly show had a modest cult following until it was axed the following year.
Premise
'Countdown Revolution' was an attempt to update the long running ABC television-music program 'Countdown' for the late 1980's. Filmed at Melbourne's Metro nightclub, the nightly show had a modest cult following until it was axed the following year.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 1 | July 3, 1989 | July 3, 1989 |
| Season 2 | 1 | June 22, 1990 | June 22, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
3 July 1989 - Show #1 Hosts: Tania Lacy and Mark Little. Filmed at Metro Nightclub, Melbourne. Performances from Poison (Nothin' but a Good Time), Kylie Minogue (Hand on Your Heart) and Brother Beyond (He Ain't No Competition). Appearances from Cyndi Lauper. |
July 3, 1989 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
22 ⁄ 6 ⁄ 90 The infamous 1990 episode of 'Countdown Revolution' where hosts Mark Little and Tania Lacy held an unauthorised protest on air against boy band New Kids on the Block and bands miming on stage, conducting an on-air industrial action on the entire half-hour program. |
June 22, 1990 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 3, 1989 |
| Last aired | June 22, 1990 |
| Status | ended |