Funky Squad
“In an effort to combat growing crime, the police developed an elite new team.”
Synopsis
Funky Squad was a short-lived 1995 Australian comedy television series which satirised 1970s-era U.S. police television dramas, such as The Mod Squad. Only 7 half-hour episodes were produced, which were broadcast on the ABC. Real television commercials from the 1970s were shown during the program's "commercial breaks". The show featured four "funky" undercover detectives: undetectable as police, given their "hipness". The conclusion of each episode was deliberately designed to be incredibly predictable: usually the perpetrator of the crime under investigation could be identified within the first few minutes of the episode.
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January 1, 2007
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy
- Original Title
- Funky Squad
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 30m
- Production Studios
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Frontline Productions, Working Dog
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy
Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy
Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Debra Herman, Michael Hirsh
Department Leadership Roster
Santo Cilauro
Writer
Santo Cilauro
Producer
Santo Cilauro
Director
Tom Gleisner
Writer
Tom Gleisner
Producer
Tom Gleisner
Director
Jane Kennedy
Writer
Jane Kennedy
Producer
Jane Kennedy
Director
Debra Herman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Funky Squad
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What is Funky Squad about?
Funky Squad was a short-lived 1995 Australian comedy television series which satirised 1970s-era U.S. police television dramas, such as The Mod Squad. Only 7 half-hour episodes were produced, which were broadcast on the ABC. Real television commercials from the 1970s were shown during the program's "commercial breaks". The show featured four "funky" undercover detectives: undetectable as police, given their "hipness". The conclusion of each episode was deliberately designed to be incredibly predictable: usually the perpetrator of the crime under investigation could be identified within the first few minutes of the episode.
Who directed Funky Squad?
Funky Squad was directed by Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy.
Who stars in Funky Squad?
The principal cast of Funky Squad includes Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Tim Ferguson, Barry Friedlander.
When was Funky Squad released and how long is it?
Funky Squad was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 3h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Funky Squad?
Funky Squad holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).