Forget HBO's 'The Idol' controversy, 'Australia's Naughtiest Home Videos' was so explicit it was cut while it was airing
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The new series from 'Euphoria' creator Sam Levinson, ‘The Idol’, will hit the screens on Sunday, June 4, at 9 pm ET. However, prior to its release, the show has been criticized for having risque scenes, sparking speculation that it might be pulled. If it does get canceled, it will not be the first as 'Australia’s Naughtiest Home Videos' was canceled midway through the airing of the first episode on September 3, 1992, just after 34 minutes.
Hosted by radio host Doug Mulray, the show was a spin-off of 'America’s Funniest Home Videos' but it was certainly not a family-friendly show. The content of the show was explicit, states We Got This Covered.
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'Australia’s Naughtiest Home Videos' was too naughty
The show even featured a man lifting a weight with his penis. There were bare buttocks, exposed breasts, and animal genitals galore, as per Splinter. Kerry Packer, who owned the Nine Network on which the show was aired, reportedly called the station and blasted them saying, “Get that s— off the air!” after he saw explicit clips, accompanied by Mulray’s commentary. As a result, the broadcast was abruptly cut short and an announcer read the following message, as stated by Splinter, "We apologize for this interruption. Unfortunately, a technical problem prevents us continuing our scheduled program for the moment. In the meantime, we bring you a brief alternative program."
The next day, Mulray said on his radio show, “I am the first man in Australian history to be pulled off by Kerry Packer," News.com.au reported. 'Australia’s Naughtiest Home Videos' was replaced with re-runs of the sitcom 'Cheers' and Mulray got banned from the broadcaster.
Who was Doug Mulray?
Born on December 1, 1951, in Sydney, Australia, Mulray started working in radio in the 1970s and went on to become a legendary radio and television presenter. He was inducted into the Commercial Radio Hall of Fame in 2019.
Mulray, who is survived by wife Lizzie and three children, died on March 30, 2023, reports Sky News. Announcing his death, a statement read, per The Guardian, “He died peacefully yesterday, with his longtime partner Lizzie and business partner Hamish Cameron by his side. From the formative years of Triple M, and FM radio … his show’s ratings share grew from 2.6% to over 18%, thrusting Triple M into #1status. Doug Mulray was a very private man and since his retirement deliberately kept out of the limelight for the past 20 years."
Comedian Adam Hills credited Mulray for inspiring their humor as he wrote, "Listening to Doug Mulray shaped my comedy more than almost any other person. I still remember listening to his interview with Robin Williams while on my way to Uni - laughing out loud on the bus. I’m genuinely saddened to hear of his loss. He was a giant of Australian radio."