Couch Potato (TV series) facts for kids

Couch Potato was a super cool Australian kids' TV show. It aired on ABC TV in Australia and was a big part of what people call Classic ABC.

This show was a "wrapper" show, which means it linked together three or four other animated (cartoon) or live-action TV shows. It was shown on Sunday mornings and was made for kids aged around 10 to 15 years old. Think of it like a TV guide that came to life, introducing you to awesome shows!

Awesome Shows on Couch Potato

Couch Potato was famous for bringing together a wide variety of cartoons and live-action series. It was like a mini-festival of different shows every Sunday morning! The presenters would introduce each show, making it exciting for viewers.

Some of the many popular shows that were featured included:

• Alvin and the Chipmunks
• Danger Mouse
• Ghostwriter
• Inspector Gadget
• Johnson and Friends
• Lift Off
• Rocko's Modern Life
• Round the Twist
• The Secret World of Alex Mack
• SuperTed

Meet the Presenters

The presenters of Couch Potato were the friendly faces who guided you through the Sunday morning lineup. They introduced the shows, chatted with viewers, and made the whole experience fun.

Grant Piro was the very first host of Couch Potato. He was on the show for six years, from 1991 to 1996, which is a really long time!

Over the years, other presenters also joined the Couch Potato team. These included:

• David Erskine (also known as Gilbert Gusset)
• Joey Kennedy
• Jess Keeley
• Jane Nield
• Sam Prest
• David Heinrich
• Abby Coleman

These presenters helped make Couch Potato a memorable part of Sunday mornings for many Australian kids.