Hey Hey It's Saturday facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hey Hey It's Saturday
2010 Hey Hey It's Saturday logo.
Genre	Variety Slapstick
Directed by	Peter Ots
Presented by	Daryl Somers
Starring	Suze Raymond John Blackman Andrew Fyfe Russell Gilbert Livinia Nixon Ossie Ostrich Plucka Duck Dickie Knee Red Symons Wilbur Wilde Molly Meldrum
Judges	Red Symons (Red Faces segment)
Voices of	John Blackman
Country of origin	Australia
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	29 (1971–1977, 1979–1999, 2010)
No. of episodes	500+
Production
Executive producer(s)	Daryl Somers Graeme Trippett
Producer(s)	Bob Phillips Pam Barnes Jenny Parr
Production location(s)	GTV Richmond, Victoria (1971–1999, 2009–2010)
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	3 hrs (1971–83) 2 hrs (1984–99, 2009–10) (including commercials)
Production company(s)	Somers Carroll Productions
Release
Original network	Nine Network
Picture format	PAL (1971–99) 576i (SDTV) (2009–2010)
Audio format	Mono (1971–mid-1980s) Stereo (mid-1980s–1999, 2009–2010)
Original release	9 October 1971 (1971-10-09) – 20 November 1999 (1999-11-20) (first run) 30 September and 7 October 2009 (Reunion special) 14 April 2010 – 27 November 2010 (second run)

Hey Hey It's Saturday was a super popular Australian TV show. It was a "variety show," which means it had a mix of different fun things. These included comedy skits, music performances, and funny games. The show also featured "slapstick" comedy, which uses exaggerated physical actions for laughs.

The show was on the Nine Network for a very long time. It first aired on October 9, 1971. It ran almost continuously until November 20, 1999. The main host for all those years was Daryl Somers. He later also became an executive producer, helping to run the show behind the scenes.

What Was Hey Hey It's Saturday?

Hey Hey It's Saturday was known for its lively and unpredictable style. It was a live show, meaning it was broadcast as it happened. This often led to funny and unexpected moments. The show was a big part of Saturday nights for many Australian families.

• Comedy: The show had many funny segments and characters. These included silly skits and jokes.
• Music: Famous musicians from Australia and around the world performed live.
• Games and Segments: There were popular parts like "Red Faces." This was a talent show where people performed unusual acts. Judges would give scores, often with funny comments.

Meet the Main Stars

Daryl Somers was the friendly host of Hey Hey It's Saturday. He was known for his quick wit and ability to make guests feel comfortable. He also had a very special co-host.

• Ossie Ostrich: This was a pink ostrich puppet. Ernie Carroll was the person who performed Ossie. Ossie was Daryl's funny sidekick. He often made cheeky comments and jokes. Daryl and Ossie were a famous duo on Australian TV.
• Other Cast Members: Many other talented people were part of the show. These included John Blackman, who did many voices, and Red Symons, a judge on "Red Faces."

The Show's Long History

Hey Hey It's Saturday ran for 28 years in its first run. This made it one of Australia's longest-running TV shows. It took a short break in 1978.

Daryl Somers and Ernie Carroll even started their own company. It was called Somers Carroll Productions. This company helped produce the show. This meant they had a big role in how the show was made.

The Big Comeback

After its first run ended in 1999, fans missed the show. In 2009, the Nine Network decided to bring it back. They planned two special reunion shows.

• Reunion Specials: The first reunion aired on September 30, 2009. The second was on October 7, 2009. Both shows were very popular. They won the ratings, meaning many people watched them.
• Return in 2010: Because the specials were so successful, the show returned for a full season in 2010. It started on April 14, 2010. The season ended on November 27, 2010. However, the show did not return for another season after that.

Hey Hey It's Saturday remains a memorable part of Australian television history.

Images for kids

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  Album cover from the 1976 comedy release Keep Smiling with Daryl and Ossie.