The Gruen Transfer: Series 1
 (2008)
TV Series  /  Comedy, Special Interest
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IMDB   7.9
358 mins Australia / English
DVD  Any Region   M
Wil Anderson Host
Todd Sampson Panelist
Russel Howcroft Panelist
Wil Anderson Himself - Host
Todd Sampson Himself - Panellist
Russel Howcroft Himself - Panellist
Jane Caro Herself - Panellist
Dan Gregory Himself - Panellist
Dee Madigan Herself - Panellist
Bridget Taylor Herself - Panellist
Matt Eastwood Himself - Panellist
Bram Williams Himself - Panellist
Rowan Dean Himself
Mark Sareff Himself
Darryl Parsons Himself - Panellist
Kim Watkins Herself
Director
Mark Fitzgerald
Producer Stephanie Anderson
Arul Baskeran
Writer Andrew Denton
Jon Casimir
Musician David Chapman

The Gruen Transfer is about advertising, how it works, and how it works on us. It decodes and defuses the commercial messages that swirl through our lives, with the help of a panel of ad industry experts.
Episodes
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    28/05/2008  1.  Beer
Wil Anderson hosts the first episode of The Gruen Transfer. The panel discuss why beer ads work, the beauty industry and the segment "The Pitch" includes a competition between two advertising agencies to make an ad for whale meat.
Director:  Mark Fitzgerald  Writer:  Andrew Denton  /  Jon Casimir 
Guest starring:  Dan GregoryDee Madigan, Kate O'Brien, Colin Watts
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    4/06/2008  2.  Undies
Wil Anderson hosts The Gruen Transfer with regular panelists Russel Howcroft and Todd Sampson, and guest panelists Jane Caro and Darryl Parsons. Segments include a competition between two advertising agencies to make an ad for a holiday in Baghdad. Ads critiqued this week: Agent Provocateur - Proof Holeproof - Nothing Bonds - Mash Antz Pantz - Sic 'Em Rex Underdaks - Airport Emporio by Armani - David Beckham Calvin Klein - Mark Wahlberg Ecko Unltd - Still Free Pakistan International Airways - Twin Towers
Guest starring:  Jane Caro and Darryl Parsons
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    11/06/2008  3.  Banks
his week's panel included regulars Todd Sampson and Russel Howcroft along with guest panelists Bridget Taylor and Matt Eastwood. Ads discussed were: "Transport for London - Moonwalking Bear"; the ads from the four biggest banks in Australia; Chevrolet - Tahoe Anti-Ads; and "Philadelphia Cream Cheese - New Girl in Heaven". The pitch was to make celibacy sexy.
Guest starring:  Bridget Taylor and Matt Eastwood
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    18/06/2008  4.  Chocolate
Wil Anderson, Todd Sampson, and Russel Howcroft are joined this week by Jane Caro and Dan Gregory. Segments include the bum-vertising challenge: what would you advertise on homeless people? How Do You Sell... chocolate. The Pitch: the Australian Democrats. Ad of the Week: Head & Shoulders dandruff shampoo. Endorse Me: David Hicks.
Guest starring:  Jane Caro and Dan Gregory
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    25/06/2008  5.  4WD
The panel this week consists of regulars Todd Sampson and Russel Howcroft, and guests Dee Madigan and Bram Williams. The segments include: What's Wrong With This Ad? a dog food ad. How Do You Sell... four wheel drives. The Pitch: plastic bags. Ad of the Week: a sex trafficking ad featuring Emma Thompson; Brad Pitt in an Edwin jeans ad.
Guest starring:  Dee Madigan and Bram Williams
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    2/07/2008  6.  Feminine Hygiene
Todd Sampson and Russel Howcroft and guests Jane Caro and Matt Eastwood make up this week's panel. The segments are What's This Ad For? a French crime channel ad. How Do You Sell... feminine hygiene products. The Pitch for child labour. Ad of the Week: Ricky Ponting's many endorsements.
Guest starring:  Jane Caro and Matt Eastwood
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    9/07/2008  7.  Road Safety
Wil, Todd, and Russel are joined by Bridget Taylor and Dan Gregory to decide what kind of commercial endorsement would be appropriate for John Howard, How Do You Sell... road safety ads, The Pitch: Invading New Zealand, Ad of the Week: Cheap warehouse ads & the Gruen Beauty Shouty Ad. The show finishes with a parody of a shouty ad, for 'Power Thirst'.
Guest starring:  Bridget Taylor and Dan Gregory
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    16/07/2008  8.  Telcos
This week's panel consists of Todd, Russel, Dee Madigan, and Matt Eastwood. The segments ask: What to advertise on sheep? How Do You Sell... phones. The Pitch to embrace global warming. Ad of the Week: blender vs iPhone. Jesus Gruen beer viewer ad.
Guest starring:  Dee Madigan, and Matt Eastwood
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    23/07/2008  9.  Skincare
This week's panel consists of Todd, Russel, Jane Caro, and Bram Williams. The segments talk about Nude Creams, the Back up, and Brand Builders How Do You Sell... Skin Care. The Pitch: Buy Nothing Day. Ad of the Week: Cover Girl Make-up - Rihanna
Guest starring:  Jane Caro and Bram Williams
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    30/07/2008  10.  Cannes
This week's panel consists of Todd, Russel, Bridget Taylor and Dan Gregory. The segments talk about Zoot Reviews, the Whopper Freakout, Schweppes "Burst" and the Cadbury's Gorilla How Do You Sell... Skin Care. The Pitch: Anti-Tourism Campaign. Ad of the Week: Football Superstar
Guest starring:  Bridget Taylor and Dan Gregory
Edition Details
Series The Gruen Transfer
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen (16:9)
Subtitles English (Closed Captioned)
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo
Layers Single Side, Single Layer
No. of Discs/Tapes 2
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