Melbourne's Fond Adieu to André Rieu ...

Melbourne Says a Fond 'Adieu' to André Rieu

Melbourne Observer November 19, 2008 Editor Ash Long

This week's Melbourne Observer features a special "Collectors Edition" eight page section André Rieu Souvenir, with color pictures, show reports and giant poster. It also features the following column by Keith McGowan:

WHEN NEIGHBOURS BECOME GOOD FRIENDS ...
André Rieu watches Neighbours and will appear in a soon to be filmed episode. We Australians do not realise how loved this TV series is overseas. It is possibly a poor reflection on myself when I admit I have never seen a complete episode of this popular soapie. I truthfuly could not count the number of times I was asked about up coming events in Neighbours when in the UK and Ireland. When I explained I couldn't answer the questions because I didn't watch the show, I was looked at in disbelief During one trip to England, Neighbours was being shown three times a day. Neighbours has launched a ton of talent, not the least Kylie, and to a lesser extent Jason. Lots of young actors have been part of the series which screens on Ten at 6.30pm weekdays after "The Simpsons". I had to check the TV Guide to find that out. When André launched into the Neighbours theme Angela and I couldn't believe it. Thinking there was a lot more "Australian" music he could have presented before the TV theme. But now we know why. What a coup for Neighbours executive producer "Susan Bower". You can bet the writers are re-writing scripts to slot him in as you read. I believe André will be cast as a cold blooded mass murderer who chops up defenseless people and runs them through a meat mincer. Only joking. And why shouldn't I joke? The Dutch Fiddler calls me "The Joker".
An occasional column by Keith McGowan of the 3AW Overnighters program

Click on the link below for a peek of the newspaper and the pictures:

►Melbourne Newspaper Special "Andre" Edition

Thank you to Keith McGowan for the picture of him and André that he sent to Jann with permission for us to use it.