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The Son of a Gunn Show - Christmas Special

Television (Full Length Episode) – 1992

Jason Gunn and sidekick Thingee present a Christmas Day special as only they can complete with love and chaos. The guests include Wonder Dogs host Mark Leishman, singers Debbie Harwood and Kim Willoughby and All Black Va’aiga “Inga the Winger” Tuigamala. At the end, everyone joins in to sing 'Melting Pot'. The fate of Christmas dinner hangs in the balance as guests and audience members play party games, including an unfortunate way to make eggnog. Bizarre presents are exchanged, and there are cameos by Gunn's Mum (Jason in drag) and Paul Holmes (also played by Jason). 

... all smoke and no turkey.
– Jason's recipe for a turkey surprise

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