Sarvo
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Sarvo was an after-school show for kids on Nickelodeon Australia
, it was hosted by Maude Garrett
and Kyle Linahan
, until it was cancelled in Late 2007. It acted as a wrapper program (a show which features other shows within it) to the most popular programs on Nickelodeon
.
Note: During the transition from James and Tony to James and Dave, there was a one week-long hiatus; however, during the transition from James and Dave to Maude and Kyle, there was approximately a one and a half months-long hiatus. Also, the 2007 version of the show is the first time that there has been a female host on the show and the 2007 version shows the second time that a Camp Orange
host has moved on to host Sarvo, the first being Dave and now Maude.
Dare-Off - Viewers send in dares and decide who should do the dare (Kyle or Maude). This segment is based on the most popular segment from the previous seasons (pre-2007), Sarvo Suggestion Sack. Examples of this included going into the Queen Victoria Building
dressed up as angry grandmothers.
Sarvo Show-Offs - Throughout the years, various Sarvo Show-offs were conducted. The first one involved viewers making their own version of the SpongeBob SquarePants theme song. There is usually a prize, the first one being Orange Carpet tickets and the opportunity to perform at the pre-show of the 2007 Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards
.
Sarvo Inbox - Maude and Kyle read out letters sent in by viewers of the show.
My Pet Rocks - Viewers send in photos and stories of their pets that are shown on screen during the segment on Sarvo.
Webhead of the Week - The 'Webhead of the Week' gets the opportunity to talk to Maude and Kyle live via webcam.
Clickhead of the Week - A popular feature on the Nickelodeon website, 'Clickheads' are animated cartoons created online by members of the website. Random 'Clickheads' are then shown on Nick in between ad-breaks. The 'Clickhead of the Week' receives a 'special playing' during Sarvo, and receives a prize pack.
Nicker Ticker - Another popular feature on the Nickelodeon website, Nicker Ticker, involves short messages sent online via the website being played as a 'ticker
' on Sarvo.
Sarvo Extras - Like the extras on a DVD
, Sarvo Extras offers kids an inside look at the making of various Nickelodeon shows.
Nickelodeon Australia
Nickelodeon is the Australian counterpart of the Nickelodeon network in the United States. It is operated by a joint venture of XYZnetworks and MTV Networks Australia.-History:...
, it was hosted by Maude Garrett
Maude Garrett
Maude Garrett is an Australian radio and television personality, and magazine columnist. She is known for being a co-host on Nickelodeon Australia, where she presented the popular kids' afternoon show Sarvo, and for the successful reality show Camp Orange, which she hosted four times.-Early...
and Kyle Linahan
Kyle (singer)
Kyle Linahan is a Musician and TV presenter. Kyle was discovered while starring in the lead role of a Marist College production of The Story of Motown at the age of 14. He was signed to Warner Music at the age of 16 and spent the next couple of years preparing his debut record.His first single...
, until it was cancelled in Late 2007. It acted as a wrapper program (a show which features other shows within it) to the most popular programs on Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon Australia
Nickelodeon is the Australian counterpart of the Nickelodeon network in the United States. It is operated by a joint venture of XYZnetworks and MTV Networks Australia.-History:...
.
Presenters
- Original: Jamie CroftJamie CroftJamie Croft is an Australian actor.Croft began his career in the television soap opera A Country Practice. Subsequent credits include: Police Rescue, Water Rats, Above the Law, Sun on the Stubble and Farscape.He has also appeared in many movies and mini-series including, That Eye, The Sky, Mighty...
and Josh Quong TartJosh Quong TartJosh Quong Tart is an Australian actor who has performed in several television, commercial and film roles.-Biography:... - 2003 – mid-2005: Tony Brockman and James KerleyJames KerleyJames Kerley is an Australian TV presenter and radio presenter on Nova FM.-Career:Kerley was a co-host on the Nickelodeon kids’ show Sarvo between 2004 and February 2007, alongside Tony Brockman and in his first year won the Sarvote kids’ choice award for favourite new host...
- 2005 – 23 February 2007: James KerleyJames KerleyJames Kerley is an Australian TV presenter and radio presenter on Nova FM.-Career:Kerley was a co-host on the Nickelodeon kids’ show Sarvo between 2004 and February 2007, alongside Tony Brockman and in his first year won the Sarvote kids’ choice award for favourite new host...
and Dave LawsonDave LawsonDave Lawson is an Australian comedian and TV and radio personality. He is currently participating in a talk back radio segment on the Nova 100 Australian commercial radio station, and is also a regular performer on the stand up comedy circuit... - 9 April 2007 – 2007: Maude GarrettMaude GarrettMaude Garrett is an Australian radio and television personality, and magazine columnist. She is known for being a co-host on Nickelodeon Australia, where she presented the popular kids' afternoon show Sarvo, and for the successful reality show Camp Orange, which she hosted four times.-Early...
and Kyle LinahanKyle (singer)Kyle Linahan is a Musician and TV presenter. Kyle was discovered while starring in the lead role of a Marist College production of The Story of Motown at the age of 14. He was signed to Warner Music at the age of 16 and spent the next couple of years preparing his debut record.His first single...
Note: During the transition from James and Tony to James and Dave, there was a one week-long hiatus; however, during the transition from James and Dave to Maude and Kyle, there was approximately a one and a half months-long hiatus. Also, the 2007 version of the show is the first time that there has been a female host on the show and the 2007 version shows the second time that a Camp Orange
Camp Orange
Camp Orange is an Australian children's reality television show broadcast on Nickelodeon Australia. The first season premiered in February 2005. The current season, Camp Orange: Wrong Town premiered on 19 July 2011. The series is hosted by Luke Ryan & Wyatt Nixon-Lloyd.The format has been adapted...
host has moved on to host Sarvo, the first being Dave and now Maude.
Sarvo Rewind
Sarvo Rewind was a best-of version screened at 3pm on Saturday afternoons and was a wrap-up of the week's events on Sarvo. As of 9 April 2007, (the premiere date of the "all new Sarvo") there are no plans to continue Sarvo Rewind.Show segments
Genie in a Beanie - Maude and Kyle make viewers' sent-in wishes come true (e.g. "make my bed in the morning" or "replace my school teacher").Dare-Off - Viewers send in dares and decide who should do the dare (Kyle or Maude). This segment is based on the most popular segment from the previous seasons (pre-2007), Sarvo Suggestion Sack. Examples of this included going into the Queen Victoria Building
Queen Victoria Building
The Queen Victoria Building, or QVB, is a late nineteenth century building by the architect George McRae in the central business district of Sydney, Australia. The Romanesque Revival building is 30 metres wide by 190 metres long, and fills a city block, bounded by George, Market, York and Druitt...
dressed up as angry grandmothers.
Sarvo Show-Offs - Throughout the years, various Sarvo Show-offs were conducted. The first one involved viewers making their own version of the SpongeBob SquarePants theme song. There is usually a prize, the first one being Orange Carpet tickets and the opportunity to perform at the pre-show of the 2007 Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards
Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards
The Australian Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards is an annual awards show which awards entertainers with a blimp trophy, as voted by kids. The show is usually held during October or November and a televised show is produced, touted as the biggest party for kids on the planet.-Host Cities:* 2003 -...
.
Sarvo Inbox - Maude and Kyle read out letters sent in by viewers of the show.
My Pet Rocks - Viewers send in photos and stories of their pets that are shown on screen during the segment on Sarvo.
Webhead of the Week - The 'Webhead of the Week' gets the opportunity to talk to Maude and Kyle live via webcam.
Clickhead of the Week - A popular feature on the Nickelodeon website, 'Clickheads' are animated cartoons created online by members of the website. Random 'Clickheads' are then shown on Nick in between ad-breaks. The 'Clickhead of the Week' receives a 'special playing' during Sarvo, and receives a prize pack.
Nicker Ticker - Another popular feature on the Nickelodeon website, Nicker Ticker, involves short messages sent online via the website being played as a 'ticker
News ticker
A news ticker resides in the lower third of the television screen space on television news networks dedicated to presenting headlines or minor pieces of news. It may also refer to a long, thin scoreboard-style display seen around the front of some offices or public buildings...
' on Sarvo.
Sarvo Extras - Like the extras on a DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
, Sarvo Extras offers kids an inside look at the making of various Nickelodeon shows.
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Note: Despite the logo not showing the apostrophe before Sarvo from 2003 onwards, the show was officially referred to as 'Sarvo until early 2007.See also
- Nickelodeon Australia
- sn:tvSaturday Nick TelevisionSaturday Nick TV was a weekend morning show aired on Nickelodeon Australia from 10am to 2pm on Saturday. It was produced by Burberry Productions and shot in Melbourne. It was started with the help of Britney Spears....