SAVING KIDS - the show

[houndsoflove]

I don't see any of the other former idols, having no. 1 albums, selling novels AND hosting a tv show!!

Onya Damo!

[KrisLovesDamien]

LOVED IT

Damien was absolutely fantastic ( why wouldnt he be? ), He spoke really well and clear.

My heart went out to all the kids. Baby lewis was ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!, i just wanted to cuddle him awww! .
And omg, my stomuch did go a bit funny watching Graces faced being....pulled down, but it was so amazing what they did, and they did such a brilliant job on all of them!.

My mum loved it too, she ADORES NJFTW as well ( go me ) . Can't wait for next week

[Trilly]

Totally agree with everything said. Fabulous job, Damien. Really engrossing and touching stories, very well put together doco and D's calm narration was perfect. ;D I have no problem with the medical procedures (I was an operating theatre nurse for a while) , but kids are special. Love it!

[12ktina]

Damien's soothing tones made watching those sometimes torturous scenes bearable! Just! (Damien why couldn't you have been narrating some cuddly animal show!! )

I'm hoping that they will show more of Damien interacting with the families later in the series, from the interview today it seemed like he came on as a narrator, then his role grew!

Well done Damien!!!! Congratulations!!

[Leithal Dame]

I haven't watched it yet. I'm going to watch it soon and it looks like it was a big success, which I knew it would be. I'm not sure I'll be able to watch the surgeries either. We'll see. I did read a really great review that daughter found. It's probably somewhere on the site but I'm not up to searching at the minute so I'll add this link here just in case (move it if not appropriate please mods):
www.theage.com.au/news/tv-reviews/saving-kids/2008/02/06/1202233917139.html

I also watched Damien on 9am With David & Kim and it was a really excellent interview. Heaps of time which is not surprising now that Ch 10 are promoting Saving Kids. ;D

Really looking forward to seeing tonight's show. Go Damien! You're so

[thebraff (Braffy)]

Thanks LD. I have posted the article in the Media Thread. Good spotting.

[shimmery]

Thanks LD!

Wow, that show is quite amazing and very emotional to watch. I think Damien gives it a lovely presence, it's nice to have a male host this sort of show for a change, and to see him relating with the kids (in the video for the song). Damien gives it just the right touch of hopefulness and compassion. I can't wait to see it next week too ,the kids are just incredible, OMG what they go through, as he was saying in the ads, what incredible bravery they and their families show!!

[Andy, the soccer Mum]

Like everyone else . I really loved the show. It is not my usual sort of program, but I felt that Damien did an excellent job with his narrating, his enunciation very clear and his compassion shone through. ;D
The kids are parents are brave and it really was moving when cuter little Lewis's brother and sister said what their jobs were.( Hugs and kisses and the bone marrow) The dedicated doctors and nurses who save these kids have my utmost admiration also.
I couldn't watch the very graphic surgery they showed of poor little Grace either, but at least we know that the outcome is positive.I am looking forward to the next show, Damien is only going to go from strength to strength I am sure.
Congratulations Damien.

[erinbella]

I could not believe what they were doing to little Grace - I was in total shock

Lewis is just the most loveable happy little boy - I could just pick him up and give him a big hug. His smile would brighten up anybody's day and it was hard to believe that he was very ill.

I loved listening to Damien's voice and would like to congratulate him on a job very well done.

[Roxy]

Ditto to all above comments.

Great show, very moving and uplifting at the same time. Damien was fantastic and I'm so proud of him. ;D

[Womby]

admin said:

OK so the show is almost over. I handled the first part, the introduction to the kids. I can handle the preps for the surgerys and I can handle looking at the young kids while theyre still in bed.

The surgeries are scareing me though. I can listen to the sounds, but even those are making me teary. I can do it though. I think.

I used to be like that too Neski until I started watching RPA. At first I used to cover my eyes until the graphic bits were over. Then I realised how much I was missing out on, seeing all the amazing things those surgeons do. Now I just look at it from their perspective - it's much like a mechanic working on a car engine, only the nuts and bolts are replaced with bones and muscle and lots of other bits and pieces. There are still a few things that make me cringe from time to time but that just makes me marvel even more at the amazing miracles those doctors perform.
I enjoyed last night's show and am looking forward to following the progress of those brave little people and their families. Congratulations Damien on being associated with such a worthwhile program - you did great! ;D

[thebraff (Braffy)]

I phoned Channel 10 in Sydney (but you could do it to whatever State you were in) to congratulate them on the show and to say how wonderful I thought Damien was as a host. his soft, gentle voice was nice to hear etc.

Network TEN Locations
Sydney
1 Saunders St
Pyrmont, NSW 2009
GPO BOX 10, Sydney, NSW 2001
Ph: 02 9650 1010
Fax: [phone]

Melbourne
Como Centre Level 4/ 620 Chapel St
South Yarra, VIC 3141
Private Bag 5000, South Yarra, VIC 3141
Ph: 03 92751010
Fax: [phone]

Brisbane
Sir Samuel Griffith Dr
Mt Coot-tha, QLD 4066
GPO BOX 751, Brisbane, QLD 4001
Ph: 07 3214 1010
Fax: [phone]

Adelaide
80 Hutt Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address, Locked Bag 10
Adelaide, SA 5001
Ph: 08 8225 1010
Fax: [phone]

Perth
Cottonwood Cr
Perth, WA 6062
PO BOX 10, Mirrabooka, WA 6941
Ph: 08 9345 1010
Fax: [phone]

[Womby]

ooh what a good idea
Dialing now

[zeeta]

I can't wait untill we get this it sounds like it went really well, Saving Kids also has a forum where you can leave a comment a couple of people have left comments already.

[Mysterri]

I've just left a message on the forum. Here is the link.

ten.com.au/ten/savingkids-forum.html

*Edit.* Thanks for the Channel 10 details Braffy. I just phoned their Sydney office and congratulated both Channel 10 and Damien on their premiere episode of Saving Kids. I also mentioned that NJFTW was such a beautiful song and perfect for the show.