Last Man Standing (TV series)
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Last Man Standing was a 2005 Australia
n television series.
It aired in Australia from June 2005 to October 2005; and in New Zealand
from April to September 2005. It was aired also in Finland
(Viimeiseen mieheen) in 2007. The series did not return for a second season.
The main characters are three best friends — Adam, Bruno and Cameron — who live and work in Melbourne
. All three are discovering that, in their late twenties, they are still single and really have no idea about women whatsoever.
Adam is newly single, having come out of a long-term relationship, and is dealing with the dating world for the first time in a long time.
Cameron is the sexual predator of the group, although this role has been somewhat lessened by the fact that his ex-wife Zoe — who left when he had an affair — is now part of the group, and is becoming friends with the women he dates.
Bruno is a nurse who has a habit of falling for women who don't care for him, while ignoring the many women who do.
In keeping with the show's distinctly Melbourne
feel, iconic Melbourne rock band Dallas Crane
recorded a cover of Come See Me, originally by The Pretty Things
, for the show's theme tune. The cover can be found as a B-side to the band's Curiosity single.
It was announced in mid-October 2006 that repeats of Last Man Standing would occur from the beginning of November taking the slot at 2pm, the slot for Blue Heelers
repeats, it is said that the season will be shown in full and round up at the end of the ratings year and Blue Heelers
will return the following year.
some two months earlier. It struggled to find an audience from the beginning, with an average Australian viewership of 750,000 weekly viewers. These low ratings occurred despite the show having Desperate Housewives as a lead in, which at the time was attracting over 2 million viewers a week.
It was thought by critics that Last Man Standing appealed only to "inner city lefties", unlike past successful Australian dramas such as Blue Heelers and All Saints which have more widespread demographic appeal.
Given that a full 22 episodes had been filmed before the series began airing, the Seven Network
aired consistent repeats to allow the show to find an audience. Ratings didn't climb, however, and in early September, the network announced the show's cancellation. The series finale
aired on 25 October. This episode ended in a cliffhanger
, which - due to the show's cancellation - will remain unresolved.
The series began its airing in the UK on the FX (UK)
channel in early 2006.
The series began its airing in Finland on the Sub
(formerly known as Subtv) channel in June 2007.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n television series.
It aired in Australia from June 2005 to October 2005; and in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
from April to September 2005. It was aired also in Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
(Viimeiseen mieheen) in 2007. The series did not return for a second season.
The main characters are three best friends — Adam, Bruno and Cameron — who live and work in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
. All three are discovering that, in their late twenties, they are still single and really have no idea about women whatsoever.
Adam is newly single, having come out of a long-term relationship, and is dealing with the dating world for the first time in a long time.
Cameron is the sexual predator of the group, although this role has been somewhat lessened by the fact that his ex-wife Zoe — who left when he had an affair — is now part of the group, and is becoming friends with the women he dates.
Bruno is a nurse who has a habit of falling for women who don't care for him, while ignoring the many women who do.
In keeping with the show's distinctly Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
feel, iconic Melbourne rock band Dallas Crane
Dallas Crane
Dallas Crane is an Australian alternative rock band from Melbourne, Australia.Dallas Crane was named after the father of a mate of the band.In January 2004, the band signed a recording and publishing deal with Albert Productions, the home of AC/DC. The band recorded an album with Wayne Connolly,...
recorded a cover of Come See Me, originally by The Pretty Things
The Pretty Things
The Pretty Things are an English rock and roll band from London, who originally formed in 1963. They took their name from Bo Diddley's 1955 song "Pretty Thing" and, in their early days, were dubbed by the British press the "uglier cousins of the Rolling Stones". Their most commercially successful...
, for the show's theme tune. The cover can be found as a B-side to the band's Curiosity single.
It was announced in mid-October 2006 that repeats of Last Man Standing would occur from the beginning of November taking the slot at 2pm, the slot for Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers is an Australian police drama series which depicted the lives of police officers stationed at the fictional Mount Thomas police station in a small town in Victoria.- Overview :...
repeats, it is said that the season will be shown in full and round up at the end of the ratings year and Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers is an Australian police drama series which depicted the lives of police officers stationed at the fictional Mount Thomas police station in a small town in Victoria.- Overview :...
will return the following year.
Cast
| Actor | Character | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Main cast | |||
| Rodger Corser Rodger Corser Rodger Corser is an Australian actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Owen in the Nine Network crime mini-series Underbelly, based on the Melbourne gangland killings, and Senior Seargent Lawson Blake in the Network Ten police drama series Rush.-Early... |
Adam Logan | ||
| Travis McMahon | Bruno Palmer | ||
| Matt Passmore Matt Passmore Matt Passmore , an Australian actor. He is known for McLeod's Daughters , Blue Heelers , and his first American television show, The Glades .-Personal:Passmore grew up in Wynnum-Manly, Brisbane.... |
Cameron Kennedy | ||
| Miriama Smith Miriama Smith Miriama Te Rangimarie Smith is a New Zealand film and television actress who has played roles in various TV shows such as Xena: Warrior Princess, Karaoke High and Shortland Street... |
Zoe Hesketh | ||
| Recurring cast | |||
| Fletcher Humphrys Fletcher Humphrys Fletcher Humphrys is an Australian actor. He is best known for his roles as Brett 'Brick' Buchanon in McLeod's Daughters and as Alex Kearns in All Saints.-Career:... |
Anto | ||
| Anita Hegh Anita Hegh Anita Hegh is an Australian actor, known for starring as Ellen 'Mac' Mackenzie in the television seriesStingers.- Life :... |
Marly | ||
| Jesse Griffin | Chich | ||
| Nikola Dubois Nikola Dubois -Neighbours:Dubois appeared as a recurring character on Neighbours. She played the role of Kirsten Gannon in 2007–08. She was nominated in the "Best Bitch" category at the "2008 Inside Soap Awards".-Other TV appearances:*Last Man Standing... |
Taia | ||
| Jacinta Stapleton Jacinta Stapleton Jacinta Stapelton is an Australian actress. Her most notable acting role was Amy Greenwood in the Australian television soap opera Neighbours from 1997 to 2000.-Early life:... |
Syl | ||
| Stephen Phillips | Mark | ||
| Gillian Hardy | Anne | ||
| Terry Kenwrick | Gavin | ||
| Kat Stewart Kat Stewart Kat Stewart is a Logie Award-winning Australian actress who has made numerous appearances in television series, movies and on-stage.-Career:... |
Claire | ||
| Cal Wilson Cal Wilson Cal Wilson is a New Zealand stand-up comedian and radio and television personality. She currently lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is well known in Australia through her appearances on television and radio.-Biography:... |
Nurse Jude Vanderwert | ||
| Susan Godfrey | Nurse Rachel Barton | ||
Broadcast history
The series premiered in Australia on 6 June 2005 - although it premiered in New ZealandNew Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
some two months earlier. It struggled to find an audience from the beginning, with an average Australian viewership of 750,000 weekly viewers. These low ratings occurred despite the show having Desperate Housewives as a lead in, which at the time was attracting over 2 million viewers a week.
It was thought by critics that Last Man Standing appealed only to "inner city lefties", unlike past successful Australian dramas such as Blue Heelers and All Saints which have more widespread demographic appeal.
Given that a full 22 episodes had been filmed before the series began airing, the Seven Network
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
aired consistent repeats to allow the show to find an audience. Ratings didn't climb, however, and in early September, the network announced the show's cancellation. The series finale
Series finale
A series finale refers to the last installment of a series with a narrative presented through mediums such as television, film and literature. In many Commonwealth countries, the term final episode is commonly used in regards to a television series...
aired on 25 October. This episode ended in a cliffhanger
Cliffhanger
A cliffhanger or cliffhanger ending is a plot device in fiction which features a main character in a precarious or difficult dilemma, or confronted with a shocking revelation at the end of an episode of serialized fiction...
, which - due to the show's cancellation - will remain unresolved.
The series began its airing in the UK on the FX (UK)
FX (UK)
FX is a television channel in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, owned by Fox, launched in 12 January 2004. It was originally branded as FX289 in reference to its Sky EPG number. It was rebranded to FX in May 2005 as the channel moved in the Sky EPG.FX targets a demographic between 25...
channel in early 2006.
The series began its airing in Finland on the Sub
Sub (TV channel)
Sub is a Finnish TV channel owned by Bonnier. The previous owner Alma Media sold Sub and its sister channels to Swedish Bonnier and Proventus in 2005.-Programs and audience:...
(formerly known as Subtv) channel in June 2007.