Studio A
Australian TV series or program
Studio A is an hour-long live variety, comedy and sketch program produced as the RMITV Flagship production between 2008-2011 and was hosted by Dave Thornton and then later Tommy Little. Supporting cast included many up and coming comedians and media personalities including Jess Harris (Twentysomething), Alison Bice, Karl Chandler, Tom Ballard, Tommy Dassalo, Oliver Clarke, Xavier Michaelidies, Tegan Higginbotham, Nick Cody, Nat Harris, Anne Edmonds, Ted Wilson, Luke McGregor and John Campbell. The show featured weekly celebrity guests and an array of Melbourne's up and coming talent. Guests included Peter Helliar, Colin Lane, Wayne Hope, Rove McManus, Adam Richard.
01Awards
Studio A took out two 2009 Antenna Awards for Outstanding Program of the Year and Outstanding Exterior Broadcast Program.
02Rebranding of the RMITV Flagship
After Season 6, RMITV stated in a press release that they would be making changes to their Flagship Production in 2012 and announced that Live on Bowen would be the show's successor. The press release stated that all current cast members of Studio A cast were welcome to audition but according to an article published on comedy.com.au, when asked if he would consider auditioning Little laughed at the idea.
03Cast
| Presenter | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Thornton | Host | 2008-2009 |
| Tommy Little | Host | 2010-2011 |
| Jess Harris | Supporting cast | 2008, |
| Alison Bice | Supporting cast | 2008, |
| Karl Chandler | Supporting cast | 2008, 2011 |
| Tom Ballard | Supporting cast | |
| Tommy Dassalo | Supporting cast | 2008-2009 |
| Xavier Michaelidies | Supporting cast | 2010-2011 |
| Oliver Clarke | Supporting cast | 2008-? |
| Tegan Higginbotham | Supporting cast | 2010-2011 |
| Nick Cody | Supporting cast | 2010-2011 |
| Nat Harris | Supporting cast | 2011 |
| Anne Edmonds | Supporting cast | 2011 |
| Ted Wilson | Supporting cast | 2011 |
| Luke McGregor | Supporting cast | 2010-2011 |
| John Campbell | Supporting cast | 2010-2011 |
Sources and credits
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- Studio A LOGO.png by RMITV, Fair use
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