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Joy's World - 7th July 2003
Channel 31 is predominantly oriented
around ethnic or international communities, but Joy
Hruby's, "Joy's World ", offers so much
more than this.
In
fact television need never be the same again, thanks
to Joy's World, as seen weekly on Sundays via Channel
31 community television. This pot pouri of weekly
talent is comprised entirely of volunteers.
"Joy's
World", as it is affectionately named by "insiders",
is produced at South's Football Club at Redfern, every
Saturday from 11am to 3pm, and can be picked up by
most televisions in the Sydney region on channel 31,
one up from SBS channel 28, going live to air on Sunday
mornings at 11am.
Who
is Joy I hear you asking?
Apart
from being the producer of the show, Joy has enjoyed
an illustrious acting career in Australia; featuring
in hit TV shows such as Home and Away, All Saints
and even staring opposite Brian Brown at the start
of his film career, in Love Letters from Teralba Road.
The
show, (Joy's brainchild), has had an interesting history
and a number of homes, including the McKell Building
at Redfern, the lounge room of a technician at Leichhardt
and now back to The South's Footy Club, in the appropriately
named "Showbiz Room".
Regular
guests on the program include the famous and not so
famous. These include actors, writers, singers, community
leaders, sports people, artists, motivators, and even
the occasional talented friend of a television presenter,
may get a run.
Additionally,
valuable hands on experience is offered to television
presenters, camera operators make-up artists and choreographers.
In fact, every creative genre is represented on Joy's
World.
Some
staples of the program include the wonderful and inspiring
opening by Joy, "In Depth" with George Sassis,
Healthy Living, Money Matters, Wayne's World, and
if a slightly more controversial slant is required,
watch out for Greg Tingle's interviews. The interviews
have included dozens of interesting guests over the
past 2 years, and continue to do so.
Memories
may be triggered for erstwhile audiences of shows
such as Young Talent Time, Pot of Gold, Bandstand
and Red Faces.
A
breath of fresh air and opportunities await audience
and contributors alike.
The
atmosphere is very conducive to making lots of new
friends and lasting relationships. Indeed, the audience
buzzes in between takes, with jokes, drinks and sharing
memories of old. Joy says, "this is what TV should
be about". The community feeling that Around
the World with Joy brings; is inspirational. Everyone
is involved for all the right reasons.
It's
also well known that many people have met the love
of their life, whilst enjoying making TV at the studio.
"It's like an unofficial dating club at times",
a television presenter laughs.
At
this stage, Rove McManus and Denton need not feel
threatened. They have shown support, and have acknowledged
the fact that community television provided them with
invaluable experience in the past.
One
need not look further than some of the highest rating
and most popular shows on Australian television (according
to OZTAM), to see the vehicle that Channel 31 provided
for these successful personalities. Rove recently
won a gold Logie and Andrew Denton has been wowing
the audience with the acclaimed "Enough Rope"
as seen on the ABC. Real experience needs to be gleaned
at the coal face on television, and the likes of Rove
and Denton are tangible proof that putting in the
"hard yards" in community television, can
indeed pay off.
So,
before you knock it, remember that part of the charm
of this slightly less polished version of "Opportunity
Knocks", is that it offers a feast of entertainment
that otherwise may not be shown on Australian television.
Involving
oneself with this community magic has many advantages.
Joy
says, "It's lot of fun making television so why
not come along and join in the fun".
If
you are interested to find out more, just "turn
up" next Saturday morning to South's Football
Club, and see for yourself.
*Joy
Hruby has recently released her autobiography entitled
The Dubbo Dazzlers and
its official launch is on Wednesday 9th July 2003
at South Sydney Football Club, Redfern.
*The
book launch was a huge success and special guests
included Wally Green and Darren Gray (both over from
England).
Links:
Mediaman,
Greg Tingle, Channel 31 TV Presenter, interviews Joy
Hruby - 28th July 2003
Channel
31, Sydney
Channel
31, Melbourne
Mediaman:
Channel 31 Sydney profile
Mediaman:
Channel 31 Sydney photos
Joy's
Production Newsletter - 21st January 2004
Profiles:
Greg
Tingle
Jennifer
Angel
Darren
Gray
Doug
Mulray (interview discussing Community Broadcasting)
Attention:
Investors and Potential Sponsors
Community TV Sydney and Mediaman sponsorship opportunities
will be released in the near future.
Examine
the Mediaman Sponsorships, Clients & Affiliates
portfolio
Article:
How to Clinch Media Sponsorship, by Greg Tingle
Article:
Sponsors - The Right Combination, by Greg Tingle
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