00:00
/
00:00
Nationwide Skits - Fred Dagg and Company
Television (Excerpts) – 1974
John Clarke introduced Kiwi audiences to farmer Fred Dagg in 1973 on current affairs show Gallery. Dagg continued making comical appearances on replacement programme Nationwide. The monologues and interviews with reporter Ian Fraser showcase Clarke's quick-fire improv skills. Highlights of the seven sketches include the first — with Dagg as a teacher rating students on their reviews of rugby almanacs — and Fraser grilling Dagg on his suspicious sheep count. It's not all Dagg; Clarke impersonates English media star David Frost (who'd recently visited NZ) and takes a dig at Wellington's army of public servants.
It's been lovely having you and believe me, I have...– John Clarke signs off his David Frost impersonation
Key Cast & Crew
Produced by
NZ Broadcasting Corporation
If you liked this, you might also like...
Nationwide
Nationwide replaced Gallery as part...
John Clarke - The Collection
A collection celebrating the outstanding career of...
Gallery - Fred Dagg and company
More early Fred Dagg skits
We Don't Know How Lucky We Are
John Clarke's unofficial Kiwi anthem
Grunt Machine - Andy Anderson spoof interview with John Clarke
Another early impersonation from John Clarke
Frost Over New Zealand
John Clarke's comic target David Frost on NZ television
Newsmakers - David Frost
Ian Fraser interviews the star UK broadcaster
NZBC Classics - Wahine Disaster
Famous footage featuring reporter Keith Aberdein
Beyond a Joke!
Documentary about Kiwi comedy
Face to Face with Kim Hill - John Clarke
Later interview with John Clarke
The Grass is Greener - John Clarke
Documentary on John Clarke's Australian career
Fred Dagg Skits
More Fred Dagg sketches
John Clarke - Funny As compilation
A short tribute to John Clarke
John Clarke interviewed by Ian Fraser (NZFGC Conference)
Ian Fraser interviews John Clarke in 2012