Bias at the ABC. Yes, it exists. But no, it’s not left-wing bias - it’s bias well to the right, courtesy of the changes to the Board of Directors that Howard instigated. ‘The Sideshow with Paul McDermott’ has gone the way of ‘The Glass House’ before it. Both were popular shows, regarded with great affection by many, and both were relatively cheap to make. In both cases scheduling changes preceded the final deathblow. And both shows included political satire that was damaging to the Government and its allies.
Over some 30 episodes the artists had put their hearts and souls into The Sideshow, and created something very special - a world in which free thought, progressiveness and creativity came together with a sense of community to engender optimism. “How beautiful is living?!” exclaimed Paul at the end of one ep.
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The Sideshow: Axed By A Biased ABC Board
Over some 30 episodes the artists had put their hearts and souls into The Sideshow, and created something very special - a world in which free thought, progressiveness and creativity came together with a sense of community to engender optimism. “How beautiful is living?!” exclaimed Paul at the end of one ep.
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