ABC appoints Rick Kalowski head of comedy

April 24, 2013 2:34

Rick Kalowski the co‐creator and executive producer of political comedy At Home with Julia has been appointed ABC TV’s new head of comedy.

Currently the creative director for production house Quail Television Kalowski will take up the role in the second half of 2013.

“We’re delighted Rick is joining ABC TV as Head of Comedy. He is passionate about Australian comedy and brings considerable creative skills and experience to the role,” said Carole Sklan, ABC TV’s head of drama.

Kalowski has been a writer other leading Australian comedies including Comedy Inc., Big Bite which starred Chris Lilley and The Honourable Wally Norman. He has also developed comedy pilots for 20th Century Fox Television in the US, and for the BBC in Britain.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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