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Joy's World, by Greg Tingle and Yvette
Moore - 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). As insiders would expect, Greg
Tingle and Yvette Moore kept the party happening,
and even did official (and unofficial greetings).
Links:
Media
Man Australia, Greg Tingle, Channel 31 TV Presenter,
interviews Joy Hruby - 28th July 2003
Channel
31, Sydney
Channel
31, Melbourne
Media
Man Australia: Channel 31 Sydney profile
Media
Man Australia: Channel 31 Sydney photos
Joy's
Production Newsletter - 21st January 2004
Profiles:
Greg
Tingle
Yvette
Moore
Jennifer
Angel
Darren
Gray
Doug
Mulray (interview discussing Community Broadcasting)
Attention:
Investors and Potential Sponsors
Community TV Sydney and Media Man Australia sponsorship
opportunities will be released in the near future.
Examine
the Media Man Australia 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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