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Away Laughing - First Episode

Television (Full Length Episode) – 1991

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The first episode of this sketch comedy show debuted in May 1991. Most of the skits were tested and filmed in front of a live audience. The large cast includes early appearances by a roll call of emerging talents: Kevin Smith displays his talent for accents, while frustrating a McDonalds lawyer and talking his way through customs; Vicki Walker's character Felicity crushes on Steve Parr; Danny Mulheron's self-satisfied priest Phineas O'Diddle embarrasses Hori Ahipene; and Facial DBX comedians Jon Bridges and David Downs play day-glo clad skateboarders talking digital watches.

...I haven't had much luck with jobs lately, as you know. So I've decided to get married, and make that my job: like Diana and Fergie, and our Rachel — although I wouldn't want an old Rod, like she's got.
– Society lady Felicity (Vicki Walker)