About this season
Tractor Monkeys is a comedy quiz show that has mined ABC TV's wonderful wonderful, eye opening and at times disturbing material to create a romp through recent fads, trends and social phenomena. With a bunch of some of Australia's best comedians along for the ride, Tractor Monkeys will see surprise appearances, bizarre objects being sprung on unsuspecting team members and moments of planned or random chaos. In the driver's seat Merrick Watts is joined by team captains Dave O'Neil and Monty Dimond. The teams will comprise the cream of Australia's comedic talent. It's a chance for them to reminisce about growing up in Australia, share their teenage secrets, laugh at how much we have changed or cringe at how much we haven't. It's a fine line between sweet nostalgia and blatant ridicule!
Episodes (9)
1. Fashion
Aired 25 September 2013 • 30 min
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.
2. Love
Aired 2 October 2013 • 30 min
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.
3. Family
Aired 9 October 2013 • 30 min
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.
4. TV
Aired 16 October 2013 • 30 min
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.
5. Technology
Aired 23 October 2013 • 30 min
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.
6. Sport And Leisure
Aired 30 October 2013 • 30 min
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.
7. School
Aired 6 November 2013 • 30 min
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.
8. Summer
Aired 13 November 2013 • 30 min
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.
9. Christmas
Aired 25 December 2013 • 30 min
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.