Elle McFeast is an Australian television character created by comedian Libbi Gorr. The character appeared in several shows during the 1990s, beginning with the ABC series Live and Sweaty in 1991. The character became the host of the show in 1993. This was followed by her own chat show in 1995 called McFeast Live.[1]

Gorr made a series of ABC specials as McFeast, including Breasts, My Big Bottom and Power Pussy,[2] during which she interviewed Australian politicians, sports personalities and celebrities. In 1994, she won a gold medal at the New York Festival of Television for Sex, Guys and Videotape.[3]

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
1997 Breasts Best Comedy Release Nominated [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Hotter than Elle". The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 November 2004. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  2. ↑ Program Search - The Comedy Channel Archived 6 September 2006 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ "To Elle and back". The Sydney Morning Herald. 21 February 2003. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "ARIA Awards Best Comedy Release". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 17 April 2022.


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