Here's an oldie, but a goodie. Packer is running the show! Check out baby faced Peter Costello!

Kerry Packers War was great last night, cant wait for next Sunday

Classic line:

Anyone who isn't minimising tax needs their head read, because as a government you are not spending it that well that we should be donating extra....... Hahah.

Several classic lines in there CMC!

My favorite ever Packer story was when I lived in England and worked for a Whitbread Pub. This story came through on the weekly newsletter talking about customer service. It was a classic.

Packer and a mate go into a pub order a pint each, he asks the publican if they could order a sandwich.

The publican goes 'Nah mate, the kitchen is shut'. Packer and his mate finish the pint and leave.

They walk into the pub a couple of doors up and ask the same thing, only this time the publican says 'yeah no worries, the kitchen is shut but if you guys can keep your eye on the bar for me for a minute I'll make it myself'.

Packer and his mate eat the sandwich and stay for a few pints. When it comes time to leave he hands over 2000 pounds and tells the publican thanks for his hospitality. If he promises to tell the pub up the road he should have made some sandwiches he can keep the money.

Love it.......

World Series Cricket was born the same year as me, I was glued to the tv last night, I knew it was brought about by Packer but had no idea of the politics and rebellion within cricket that occurred for it to happen. Awesome bit of cricket history wrapped up in an aussie drama.

Arguably the man was a visionary back then, today he'd probably be called a bully (probably was then too )

doggie said...

Chris6791 said...

World Series Cricket was born the same year as me, I was glued to the tv last night, I knew it was brought about by Packer but had no idea of the politics and rebellion within cricket that occurred for it to happen. Awesome bit of cricket history wrapped up in an aussie drama.

Arguably the man was a visionary back then, today he'd probably be called a bully (probably was then too )

I was 6 when all this went down, I didnt know Cornel was involved until last night.

Great show, Im lovin it

Yep a good show,

Packers biography is a decent read, bit old now, you can probably get it for $5 in the bargain bin but well worth it.

No idea what the red-thumb was for, was someone annoyed that I suggested Packer was a bully

Really enjoyed the show. Theres some pretty good Aussie TV about at the moment.

Loved they way they cast actors that actually look a bit like the players. When they were going around door knocking I could tell who it was going to be. Thats Thomo, Thats got to be Marshy. The bloke playing Greg Chappel's a dead ringer.

I seem to remember channel 9 had a comedy show years ago, hosted by some Sydney shock jock, Rudest home video's or something similar. 5 minutes into episode 1 Packer rings up and orders it pulled from the air immeadiatly. It was cut off air straight away.

Wish he was around and in charge when big brother first reared its ugly head.
W

yep that was him. 5 minutes of fame.
W

A true legend, probably watched that no less than 20 times before.

Our society needs him back, hopefully james can step up to the plate although he seems to use a little bit more tact in getting things done.