ScreenTalk: Jeremy Corbett
Born in Westport, Jeremy Corbett is a middle-aged 6’2” Leo who likes potatoes, grass, cordless drills and guitars. His broadcasting career began at student radio station Radio Massey, while studying for a BA in English and Computer Science.
Since then, Corbett has developed a successful career in radio and television including his recent role as host of the comedy show 7 Days.
In this ScreenTalk interview, Corbett reveals:
• How 7 Days came about, and what the success of the TV show means for NZ TV comedy
• Some of the early NZ TV shows that influence 7 Days
• How he started out in TV, and who was there
• Some amusing moments from TV shows like The Gong Show, Celebrity Squares and The Mad Mad World of Television
• What it’s like hosting big live TV events like Christmas in the Park
• The challenges of fronting game shows like Deal or No Deal
• Some of his favourite NZ TV comedy
This video is available on YouTube to embed and distribute via a Creative Commons licence.
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