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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 24 MIN

Tom Gleisner (Have You Been Paying Attention)

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TV Central One on One Podcast: Tom Gleisner Opens Up On HYBPA, Working Dog, Frontline, The Cheap Seats And The Future Of Australian ComedyAustralian comedy royalty joins TV Central for a candid, funny and surprisingly revealing conversation.This week on the TV Central: One on One podcast, Aaron Ryan sits down with one of the most influential figures in Australian television history — Tom Gleisner.From creating comedy classics like Frontline, The Late Show and The Castle to steering modern favourites like Have You Been Paying Attention? and The Cheap Seats,Tom reflects on a remarkable career that has shaped generations of Australian comedy.In a wide-ranging interview filled with laughs, behind-the-scenes stories and classic Working Dog humour, Tom talks about the evolution of Australian television, why HYBPA still works after all these years, and whether Australians will ever discover the truth behind the show’s suspiciously perfect “60-second clock”.What’s Inside This Week’s PodcastWhy Have You Been Paying Attention? continues to dominate Australian televisionThe secret chemistry behind the HYBPA cast chaosTom responds to the “fake 60-second clock” conspiracyHow The Cheap Seats became one of Australia’s most-loved comedy panel showsThe enduring culture and success of Working Dog ProductionsWhether we could see more Thank God You're HereLooking back at the legacy of Frontline and why it still feels relevant todayStories from the glory days of The Late ShowWhy Russell Coight became an Australian comedy iconTom’s thoughts on influencing a new generation of Australian comediansWhether there’s any chance of a The Panel revivalAnd why Working Dog’s style of comedy has endured for decadesIt’s a warm, funny and nostalgic conversation with one of Australia’s greatest comedy minds — and a must-listen for anyone who grew up quoting Working Dog productions.For more television news, streaming updates, ratings, reviews, podcasts and exclusive interviews, head to TV Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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