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 waslooked 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 programClick on the link below for a peek of the newspaper and the pictures:Thank you to Keith McGowan for the picture of him and André that he sent to Jann with permission for us to use it.
Very nice picture of Carmen. She is a very beautiful young woman.
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