From the opening of the last "Graham Kennedy Show", here's a young Daryl Somers performing a song, and basking in the reflected warmth of GK's greatness.
Graham was, in fact, a staunch supporter of Daryl's, but still takes the opportunity to slip in a neat "in-joke" at Daryl's expense - the reference to what Mr. Packer said to Daryl refers to Daryl's first meeting with Kerry Packer shortly before. Daryl had been in the GTV-9 canteen with Ernie Sigley, when Packer entered.
Legend has it that Daryl had been stalling over signing his new contract. Sigley introduced Daryl, along the lines of "Have you met Daryl Somers, Mr. Packer?".
Packer looked Daryl up and down and balefully said "You sign your f***ing contract or you're out, son" and walked off.
Hence Daryl's expression when GK brings the meeting up...
Incidentally, the full episode (and several others) are available on a DVD release from Umbrella Entertainment - pop along to their website!
21 авг 2024
