Sammy J & Randy in Ricketts Lane
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television entertainment |
| Founded | September 2015 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Comedy television series |
Sammy J & Randy in Ricketts Lane is an Australian comedy series consisting of six episodes, featuring comedian Sammy J alongside the purple puppet Randy Feltface. The show first aired on ABC TV in September 2015.
Plot
The story follows Sammy J, a lawyer who has yet to secure a victory in court after six years, largely due to his courtroom anxiety and the intimidation from his superior, Borkman. Randy, a purple puppet with a past marked by gambling and drinking, reaches a low point following his divorce from Victoria Vincent, a prominent host of the current affairs program "Thumbs Down with Victoria Vincent." After losing Randy’s divorce case, Sammy J invites him to stay at Ricketts Lane. What begins as a two-week arrangement eventually extends beyond a year.
Cast
- Sammy J portrays Sammy J
- Randy Feltface plays Randy
- Georgia Chara appears as Wednesday
- Nathan Lovejoy takes on the role of Borkman
- Sam Healy acts as Victoria Vincent
- Dilruk Jayasinha features as Michael
- Francis Greenslade is cast as the Judge
Episodes
Each of the six episodes is named after movies starring Kevin Costner. During its 2015 broadcast on ABC TV, the series attracted a moderate audience.
Broadcast
The series debuted on ABC iview on 1 September 2015 and subsequently aired on ABC TV beginning 14 October 2015. This sitcom incorporates musical numbers and puppetry aimed at an adult demographic.
In the United States, it was shown on the streaming service Seeso.
Home media
All six episodes were compiled into a DVD released in Australia by Roadshow Entertainment on 25 November 2015.
Awards
- 2016: Awarded the Australian Directors Guild Award for Best Direction in a TV Comedy for episode 1, directed by Jonathan Brough