Live and Sweaty
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Defunct | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Sports television program |
Live and Sweaty was an Australian sports television program aired on the ABC between 1991 and 1994. Initially presented by Andrew Denton and subsequently by Elle McFeast, the program blended elements of panel discussion, talk show format, and comedy, serving as a forerunner to the style later adopted by The Footy Show.
Live and Sweaty regular contributors
The series was originally hosted by Andrew Denton, marking his third project with ABC following Blah Blah Blah and The Money or the Gun. Comedian Libbi Gorr, performing as Elle McFeast, fulfilled roles as a roving reporter and panellist before taking over hosting duties after Denton's exit in 1993.
Frequent panelists featured actor Lex "The Swine" Marinos, who was introduced with a unique musical motif; Triple J broadcaster Debbie "Skull of Rust" Spillane; ex-NRL athlete Rex "The Moose" Mossop; along with Peter "Crackers" Keenan. The sports news segment was delivered by ABC sportscaster Karen Tighe.
Memorable promotional activities
In 1992, Denton issued a challenge to the then Prime Minister of Australia, Paul Keating, inviting him to compete in a game of ten-pin bowling. Although Keating did not respond at first, Denton intensified the campaign throughout the year by staging protests outside Parliament House and gathering public support via petitions. Ultimately, Keating declined the bowling match but consented to participate in a live interview with Denton.
Prior to the 1992 Summer Olympics, Denton and the show's regular cast recorded a satirical track titled "I Don't Care As Long As We Beat New Zealand", poking fun at the sporting rivalry between Australia and New Zealand. The single achieved a peak position of #38 on Australian music charts.
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| "I Don't Care As Long As We Beat New Zealand" (featuring Andrew Denton) |
1992 | 38 |
ARIA Music Awards
Since 1987, the annual ARIA Music Awards, presented by the Australian Recording Industry Association, celebrate outstanding achievements and innovation within Australia's music industry.
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| rowspan="2"| 1993
| "I Don't Care As Long As We Beat New Zealand"
| Best Comedy Release
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