That 'Recovery' Reunion Happened & There's Still More To Come From The Cult '90s Show

The cast and crew of  '90s ABC music talk show Recovery recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and while a stage version of the cult program is still in the works, you can still expect plenty more from the team this year to keep those nostalgic feels coming. 

Speaking to theMusic today, former Recovery host Jane Gazzo said the reunion party, which included appearances from members of legendary Aussie band such as Powderfinger and Spiderbait, was a hit.

"It was a day of real reflection and celebration of such a cult TV show and some of the most incredible behind-the-scenes stories being exchanged," Gazzo said.

Fellow co-host Dylan Lewis was also in attendance, as was resident Recovery film reviewer Leigh Whannell, now a bona fide Hollywood writer and producer (Saw, Insidious), who made the journey back to Melbourne to partake in the party.

"I’d forgotten we’d had Reece Witherspoon on and she may not have had the best experience," Gazzo recalled.

"We’d asked the audience to bring in their pet dogs that day and they were getting more airtime and attention from Dylan than her during the interview."

The previously-announced Recovery special on fellow ABC music video program Rage finally has an air date too, with Gazzo and Lewis to slip back into the hosting chair on 13 August. 

"We chose all the live acts, something like 60 artists – it was so tough to choose," Gazzo said of the upcoming special.

"It was the first time we’d worked together in 18 years. I’d forgotten how funny Dylan can be! Some hilarious moments. He brought in musical instruments and toys. It was just like being on the Recovery set again."

And if that wasn't good enough (it is, though), Gazzo has also confirmed that a double Recovery DVD/CD box set will be released this November. 

Though a CD was released some years ago, this will be the first DVD of the show to hit stores and will feature live performances, a booklet of photos and more to celebrate the milestone. 

There is still no word on whether Recovery will make a permanent return to Aussie TV screens, but if the upcoming special proves to win over the masses, who know what could happen next?

 

We tried to re-create the front cover of Recovery Magazine (the Monkey issue) without costumes, 18 years later. My co-hosts at the Recovery TV show 20th Anniversary Reunion. With @dylantlewis and Leigh Whannell #abctv #BringBackRecovery #tvshow #musictelevision #recovery #sawfilms #insidious #luliesttavern

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