Merrick Watts as Self - Host

Episodes 17

Tractor Monkey's hosts & guests look back through the rich seam of gold that is the ABC TV archive and discover what Countdown really uncovered in the 80s, Kurt Cobain's hairstyle preferences and more...

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Merrick Watts and team are joined by Genevieve Morris, Aamer Rahman, Mr Dangerous Sam Simmons, and Rebecca De Unamuno. Together they try to answer life's big questions - sharks, child labour and what on earth is a Call Boy?

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Merrick, Monty and Dave are joined by Kate Langbroek, Denise Scott, Dave Thornton and Toby Truslove. They discuss the dangers of the Slip 'n Slide and a subset of sexual behaviour that is now completely out of fashion.

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Comedy legend HG Nelson, comic star Josh Thomas, award-winning British comedian Jeff Green and 'the future of funny' Tommy Little join the panel.

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This week the teams look to discover the spiritual origins of the mullet, attempt to defend a misspent youth wasted on pinnies. Collective memories and fierce nostalgia fuel the teams’ competitive nature, not to mention their fears and anxiety over a man’s deadly encounter with a snake.

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Can Tractor Monkey’s hosts & guests pick who will win a drinking competition between a man and an errr... elephant? And answer why would you have to go to your bank manager to buy a camera in 1992?

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This week Tractor Monkey’s hosts & guests question the morals of publicity stunts of the 70s involving pantyhose and attempt to discover why Rod Marsh in his undies is being interviewed in the shower.

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Adam Richard, Mel Buttle, Matt Okine & Denise Drysdale

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Season Finale
May 8, 201330m
1x8

In the final episode of Tractor Monkey’s can the panel spot an Oscar-winning actor working as a clown in Sydney? As a fitting end to the series Merrick, reveals some strange goings-on down on the farm.

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Fashion

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September 25, 201330m
2x1

We look at the fashion trends and fads that we have been obsessed with over the last 40 years. Joining Merrick, Dave and Monty are Kerri-Anne Kennerley, James Kerley, Mark Trevorrow and Hannah Gadsby.

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Love

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October 2, 201330m
2x2

We explore Australian love stories and how our attitude to everything from making out in public to what women find attractive in a man is still the same. Guests are Noeline Brown, Mel Buttle, Shane Jacobson and Adam Richard.

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Family

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October 9, 201330m
2x3

We explore what the typical Aussie family is, from 60s housewives to hippy families of the 70s and the now rarely seen Noeline and Laurie from 'Sylvania Waters'. Guests: Denise Scott, Sammy J, Rob Carlton and Rosie Beaton.

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TV

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October 16, 201330m
2x4

More than almost anything else, television has shaped our imaginations over the last 60 years. Tonight we start with a look at the stuff-ups, TV we loved as kids, and what made us fans of TV in the first place.

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Technology

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October 23, 201330m
2x5

Tonight the teams talk about technology. From talking watches to robot bartenders - we have always wanted the latest toy. Guests are Max Walker, Tom Ballard, Ed Kavalee and Claire Hooper.

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Sport And Leisure

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October 30, 201330m
2x6

Tonight we celebrate the great Australian priority - sport and leisure. Joining Merrick, Dave and Monty to reminisce and share their stories are Adam Zwar, Jean Kitson, Peter Helliar and Sarah Kendall.

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School

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November 6, 201330m
2x7

Ah, school days! Tonight we reminisce about daggy uniforms and smoking by the creek, enduring friendships and inspiring teachers. Guests are Daryl Braithwaite, Celia Pacquola, Cal Wilson and Mikey Robins.

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Summer

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November 13, 201330m
2x8

This episode is all about our memories of summer; the sunburnt ones, the surprising ones and the ones that say something about us all. Guests are Glenn Robbins, Ella Hooper, Matt Okine and Kate Langbroek.

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Christmas

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Season Finale
December 25, 201330m
2x9

In a very special Christmas show we look back on the great Australian Christmas. The archives have uncovered some great moments that have entertained the nation as they digest the biggest meal of the year.

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