Let Loose Live
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television entertainment |
| Founded | May 29, 2005 |
| Fate | Cancelled after two episodes |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Sketch comedy show |
| Parent | Seven Network |
Let Loose Live, which debuted on Sunday, 29 May 2005, was an Australian sketch comedy program broadcast live for approximately one hour. Drawing inspiration from Saturday Night Live, around two-thirds of each episode was aired in real-time, featuring an extensive ensemble cast and production team. The show was scheduled on the Seven Network at 8:30 PM Sundays but was discontinued after only two installments due to disappointing viewer numbers. Subsequently, the network reverted to its usual Sunday night movie programming.
The decision to cancel was made public the day following the second broadcast. Tim Worner, Seven's head of programming, admitted that despite substantial promotional efforts, the series did not achieve anticipated audience engagement. The premiere episode garnered 955,000 viewers according to OzTAM, yet the audience declined by nearly one-third to 650,000 during the second episode. Although there were considerations to bring back the show during the non-ratings summer period, these plans never came to fruition.
Ted Emery, the director known for his work on Fast Forward, The Micallef Program, and Kath & Kim, had foreseen that Let Loose Live would either "soar majestically or crash and burn" before its initial airing.
Cast
- Peter Moon
- Michael Veitch
- Marg Downey
- Colin Lane
- Dave O'Neil
- Jane Hall
- Andrew Curry
- Paul Calleja
- Queenie van de Zandt
- Kate McLennan
- Sam McMillan
- Julie Eckersley
Ratings
| Episode | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth | 5-City | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2005 | 262,000 | 322,000 | 127,000 | 107,000 | 138,000 | 955,000 | 71 |
Guest Hosts
- Episode #1 - William McInnes (29 May 2005)
- Episode #2 - Tom Williams (5 June 2005)
- Episode #3 - Guy Sebastian (Unaired)