Can I be Frank
What would happen if Frank Spencer, that well-meaning but Incompetent Inept Infuriating and Injury Prone man, loved by millions around the world had his own stage show? . .
Between the years 1973 75 and for the final time in 1978 the hit TV series Some Mothers do Ave Em delighted the UK viewers to the tune of 20 million per week . Such was the characters memorable impact that Franks best known catch phrases are still use today, ask people who knew the show what was one of the famous lines from the show and they'll probably say The cat did a whoopsie in my beret or Oh Betty.
When asked Why dedicate a whole show to the character?Comedian & impersonator Robert Pearson said 'Most people over the age of 45 know who Frank Spencer is , I used to do a little bit of Frank in my own show and it got the biggest laugh'. 'So one day while writing new material I thought 'What would happen if Frank Spencer had his own stage show?'.
The show is called 'An Audience with Frank Spencer' with Robert Pearson as Frank Spencer & George Harvey as The perfect straight man . With crazy routines, stunts, hilarious dialogue & great music, with special guests Billy Connolly, Sammy Davis Jnr, Dean Martin & Forrest Gump, this show is bound to raise your spirits and have you laughing. This is a wonderful tribute to a legendary character , you can still see the original series staring Michael Crawford on Foxtel's UKTV.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
1981 & 82 Both joined Australia's Leading Entertainers, "THE FOUR KINSMEN"
George Harvey in 1981 & Robert Pearson in 1982
1983- 1985 Support act for RAY CHARLES, RONNIE MILSAP, PAT BOONE, BARBARA MANDRELL on U.S. concert circuit.
1984 Represented Australia in Japan for the WORLD EXPO with JAMES MORRISON & ROLF HARRIS.
1986 Support for the launch of PAUL HOGAN's 'shrimp on the barbie' commercial campaign at the Australian Embassy in Los Angeles, California.
1988 Headlining act for CONRAD JUPITER'S CASINO production show, 'STARS', on the Queensland Gold Coast.& Main 'Australian entertainers for 'THE MRS. WORLD PAGEANT beamed world-wide live by satellite from JUPITER'S CASINO and hosted by Florence Henderson. (Brady Bunch)
1989 Headlining act for CONRAD JUPITER'S CASINO production show, 'GALAXIES', on the Queensland Gold Coast.
1990-91 Two year run as the headlining act for CONRAD JUPITER'S CASINO production show, 'HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS', on the Queensland Gold Coast.
1995 Headlined at the sponsors/competitors gala evening in San Diego for the America's Cup Challenge.
1996 Headlined at the HACIENDA HOTEL on the strip is LAS VEGAS, becoming the first Australian performers to perform their own show in a major hotel on the Strip, being listed by 'Las Vegas' Sun critic Joe Delaney in the 'Top 8 shows on the Strip' alongside every major act in the world.
2001-2002 Sell-out FINAL tour season of THE FOUR KINSMEN throughout Australia culminating in a gala farewell concert at Sydney's 'STAR CITY CASINO' in August
2002. 'An Audience with Frank Spencer" co-created by George Harvey & Robert Pearson
2008 BARBMARK ENTERTAINMENT takes over as management
Some of the comments they have received from overseas are:
....one of the most enjoyable and unique acts we have ever contracted for the Kentucky State Fair".JULIE SHAW, DIRECTOR, KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
"Not since the glory days of Las Vegas have I witnessed such good singing,solo and as a blend, hilarious inventive comedy and entertainment. JOE DELANEY, ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC, LAS VEGAS SUN
"I have never seen an act with the impact on the State Fair market.. what great ambassadors for your country".D. SNOWDEN, PRESIDENT, TRIANGLE TALENT LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY.
Numerous appearances on major television shows; 'THE MIKE WALSH SHOW' (Mike Walsh) * 'BURKE'S BACKYARD *THE DON LANE SHOW (Don Lane) * 'HEY HEY IT'S SATURDAY * MIDDAY (Martin, Hinch, Kennerley) * CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD * GOOD MORNING AUSTRALIA (Bert Newton)
AWARDS
1983: Presented with the Keys to the City of LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY as Australian ambassadors and made honorary Colonels of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
1986: Presented with the 'DEVELOPMENT AMBASSADOR AWARD' by the New South Wales Government for their contribution to tourism and for carrying the Aussie flag overseas with fellow recipient Paul Hogan.
1981 - 2002: Winners of 27 Australian Entertainment 'MO' Awards as 'Entertainers of the Year', 'Best Variety Performers', 'Best Vocal Group' and the Peter Allen Award for 'Variety Performers of the Year' and recipients of the inaugural 'MO' Awards 'Lifetime Achievement' Award.
1999 - 2002: Winners of 4 Australian Club Entertainment 'ACE' Awards as 'Entertainers of the Year' and the 'Lifetime Achievement Award'.
GIG GUIDE 2009
(Only shows gigs coming up)
July
31st Albury - NSW
August
7th Laurieton United Servicemen's Club - NSW
8th Nambucca Heads RSL - QLD
9th Club Taree - NSW
14th Woodburn Evens Head RSL - NSW
21st Pavillion Restaurant, Mt. Tamborine
22nd Casino Golf Club - NSW
28st St Georges Basin - NSW
29th Sussex Inlet - NSW
September
5th The Burdekin Motor Inn, Home Hill - QLD
6thCazaly's Leagues Club, Cains - QLD
10th Sale Entertainment Centre - Vic
11th Derwent Hotel, Batesford
14th Tewantin/Noosa - QLD
November
7th Trangie United Service Memorial Club - NSW
14th Noosa Tewantin - QLD
20st -21st - 22nd Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL
GIG GUIDE 2010
March
5th Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Club
Barbmark Entertainments
P.O. Box 813
Beenleigh
Queensland. 4207
Phone: 07 3804 0971
Fax: 07 3804 1437
Mobile: 0415 121 687
