Rove Live (1999)
Rove Live (1999)
Rove, formerly Rove Live, was an Australian television variety show which premiered on the Nine Network on 22 September 1999, before moving to Network Ten which aired the program from 2000 until November, 2009. The show was hosted by comedian Rove McManus, and featured an ensemble cast, who presented various segments throughout the course of the show. The show won the Logie Award for "Most Popular Light Entertainment Program" five times.

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8x01 Episode 1

01 April, 2007 11:30 am
With a fresh new timeslot and a simplified name, the 2007 Premiere episode of Rove will feature actor Toni Collette, comedian Ross Noble, and Silverchair performing live!

8x02 Episode 2

08 April, 2007 11:30 am
Special guests include Multi-platinum, multi-Grammy Award winning singer songwriter and Golden Globe nominated actress, Beyonce, Star of the new movie Sunshine, Rose Byrne, Scottish comic, Danny Bhoy and Josh Pyke performs his hit single 'Lines On Palms’

8x03 Episode 3

15 April, 2007 11:30 am
Rove talks to Anthony Kiedis and Flea from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Big Brother Host Gretel Kileen pops in to talk about the new series, English comic Russell Howard does some stand up and the John Butler Trio perfrom.

8x04 Episode 4

22 April, 2007 11:30 am
Rove talks to Pink before her first show in Adelaide. Guy Sebastian has a chat and performs with members of the Philharmonic Orchestra. Plus British Comedian Mark Watson and Merrick and Rosso.

8x05 Episode 5

29 April, 2007 11:30 am
Rove talks to Spicks and Specks host Adam Hills and AFI winner Joel Edgerton. Missy Higgins performs her new single "Steer", Shappi Khosandi does some stand up and Hamish and Andy report from the MTV Music Video Awards.

8x06 Episode 6

13 May, 2007 11:30 am
In this Mothers' Day Special, Rove starts a "Bring Your Mum To Work" Day which features all the regular casts presenting their sections with the help of their Mums. Also features NCIS star Michael Weatherly, Eric Bana and a performance from Eskimo Joe.

8x07 Episode 7

20 May, 2007 11:30 am
Rove talks to Fiona O’Loughlin, Andrew Denton and Stephen Curry; Thirsty Merc performs live.

8x08 Episode 8

27 May, 2007 11:30 am
Rove talks to Cameron Diaz, two Socceroos Tim Cahill and Archie Thompson, Hamish and Andy challenge Jet to a busk-off and Jet performs live.

8x09 Episode 9

03 June, 2007 11:30 am
Rove chats to Lisa McCune, Magda Szubanski and celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott. Mika performs live.

8x10 Episode 10

10 June, 2007 11:30 am
Rove chats to Jon Heder & Will Arnett who star in the upcoming movie "Blades of Glory" with Will Ferrell, Jimeoin and The View perform live.

8x11 Episode 11

17 June, 2007 11:30 am
Rove chats to Sophie Monk, Daniel MacPherson and Tom Gleeson. Brisbane rockers Powderfinger perform live.

8x12 Episode 12

24 June, 2007 11:30 am
Rove chats to the stars of Anchorman Seth Rogen & Paul Rudd, Wil Anderson and Michael Bublé. Wil Anderson does stand-up live & a live performance by Michael Bublé.

8x13 Episode 13

01 July, 2007 11:30 am
Rove talks to Rachel Griffiths, multiple Olympic Gold Medalist Ian Thorpe and Maroon 5. Maroon 5 also perform live.

8x14 Episode 14

08 July, 2007 11:30 am
Rove talks to Justin Hamilton, Meshel Laurie and Crowded House. Crowded House performs live.

8x15 Episode 15

15 July, 2007 11:30 am
Rove chats with Jane Hall, Robin Williams, Michael Chamberlin and Regina Spektor.

8x16 Episode 16 - New York Special

22 July, 2007 11:30 am
Rove in the USA! In the first of the two part special, Rove chats with Adam Hills, Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Janeane Garafalo and Ben Lee. Rove visits Elmo on Sesame Street and Ben Lee performs live!

8x17 Episode 17 - Los Angeles Special

29 July, 2007 11:30 am
Rove in the USA! In the second part of the USA Rove tour, Rove and the gang head to Los Angeles. Rove chats with Claire Danes, David Duchovny, Michael Vartan and Nancy Cartwright.

8x18 Episode 18

12 August, 2007 11:30 am
Rove chats with Hollywood Superstar Matt Damon, Idol judges Marcia Hines and Ian "Dicko" Dickson and Darren Hayes. Darren Hayes performs live.

8x19 Episode 19

19 August, 2007 11:30 am
Rove chats with Megan Gale and Charlie Cox, and Hamish and Andy are back! Ryan Adams and the Cardinals perform live!

8x20 Episode 20

26 August, 2007 11:30 am
Rove chats with 2006 Australian Idol winner Damien Leith, Grinspoon, Danny Bhoy and Myf Warhurst! Ryan Shelton makes an appearance and Grinspoon performs live!

8x21 Episode 21

02 September, 2007 11:30 am
Rove chats with Arj Barker, Suzi Quatro and Shannon Noll. Shannon Noll performs his new single live.

8x22 Episode 22

09 September, 2007 11:30 am
Rove chats with the stars of Hairspray Zac Efron and Nikki Blonsky, Daniel Radcliffe and Tori Amos.

8x23 Episode 23

16 September, 2007 11:30 am
Rove chats to Australian golden girl Delta Goodrem, the boys from Superbad, and Australian band The Beautiful Girls.

8x24 Episode 24

23 September, 2007 11:30 am
Rove chats with Oscar winning actor Jamie Foxx and The Cat Empire. The kids from the new Channel 10 show "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader" make an appearance. Mark Watson does stand up and The Cat Empire performs live.

8x25 Episode 25

30 September, 2007 11:30 am
Rove chats with Entourage star Adrian Grenier and Silverchair. Hamish and Andy are back again.

8x26 Episode 26

07 October, 2007 11:30 am
Rove chats with Charlie Pickering, Harry Shearer and past Australian Idol contestant Ricki Lee, and the Rogue Traders perform live.

8x27 Episode 27 - Caravan of Courage Special

14 October, 2007 11:30 am
Live from a Brisbane caravan park, Rove chats with Benji & Joel Madden and James Blunt. Hamish and Andy share their adventure to hug Australia.

8x28 Episode 28

21 October, 2007 11:30 am
Rove chats with Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ozzy Osbourne; Australian jockey Damien Oliver; Bondi based band Sneaky Sound System; and Australian actor Stephen Curry.

8x29 Episode 29

04 November, 2007 9:30 am
Rove chats with Australian interviewer Jana Wendt; comic, actor, author and world traveler Michael Palin; and Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, better known as the Veronicas.

8x30 Episode 30

11 November, 2007 9:30 am
Rove chats to Justin Timberlake in his only Australian interview, Vince Vaughn and Missy Higgins also appear.

8x31 Episode 31

18 November, 2007 9:30 am
In the 2007 season finale, Rove sends out the challenge to Prime Minister John Howard and Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd - to appear on the show. Rudd accepts, Howard declines. Rove also chats with Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Donovan and Operator Please!

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