Tiki Bar TV is a video web series, or "vodcast". Each episode features a problem that is rectified by the episode's namesake cocktail, which is scribbled on a prescription pad by Dr. Tiki and "filled" by bartender Johnny Johnny who explains how to make the cocktail. Examples include the Suffering Bastard (episode 2), Fog Cutter (episode 8), Volcano Bowl (episode 11), Boomerang (episode 14), and Blue Hawaiian (episode 25).[1] The drinks did not always follow conventional recipes. Lala is the Tiki Bar's primary denizen who opens each episode with a dance. Most episodes also include a segment called "Tiki Mail," where mail from viewers or disgruntled neighbours is answered, and then ends with outtakes or the cast dancing. Originally shot in an apartment's tiki bar on a low budget, the humorous and heavily ad-libbed show was a creative outlet for its creators Jeff Macpherson and Kevin Gamble.[2]
March 15, 2005 (2005 -03-15) – December 12, 2009 (2009 -12-12)
The show garnered additional attention after being mentioned at Apple's iPod Video launch.[3] Tiki Bar TV was shown in Apple stores worldwide as part of a 6-month promotion in 2006.[4] The first episode was released on iTunes on March 13, 2005, with each episode being approximately 5 minutes in length. The show originated from Vancouver, British Columbia and has not been updated since Episode 45 (December 12, 2009). It was produced by Tosca Musk and is considered by many to be one of the pioneering video podcasts credited with launching the genre.
Doctor Tiki, PhD, MD, USB a.k.a. Reginald Hornstein (Jeff Macpherson) writes the cocktail prescriptions in each episode. His doctorate is in "Tiki," and he is usually wearing a lab coat and stethoscope.
Johnny Johnny, Mixologist a.k.a. Jonathan J. Jonathan (Kevin Gamble) is the leopard-print fez wearing bartender who makes the cocktails that the Doctor prescribes.[5]
Lala a.k.a. Beatrice Fastwater (Lara Doucette[6][7]). She usually wears a provocative dress and broad grin. In episode 10, we learn that she is not as ditzy as she appears; she has an engineering degree and in short time built a self-aware robot capable of nearly fulfilling all of Johnny Johnny’s roles.
The performers go un-credited and unabashed stage names are given. Jeff Macpherson, who plays "Dr. Tiki," introduces himself as actor "Reginald Hornstein," and when "Lala" breaks character, she speaks as actress "Beatrice Fastwater."
Dr. Tiki, Johnny Johnny and Lala in an outtake from episode 9
Minor charactersedit
Limey - (Lee Tockar) A lounge lizard in a reptile leather jacket. Introduced in Episode 2 and commonly known as "The Limey Bastard," he is the most frequently appearing minor character.
Mr. Ambassador - (Gio Corsi) A Cold War era ambassador from the USSR in a red fez who plants a spy camera in the Tiki Bar, unfreezes Lala, and steals Lala's original plans for Drinkbot to build "Robot Box."
Kip - (Matthew McInnis) A "Guy with Woes" who frequents the bar.
The Duke of Url - (Francis Rock) A British man on a tour of the Commonwealth.
Drinkbot - (Colin Beadle) Robot that Lala creates to replace Johnny Johnny, which goes on a rampage after failing to understand the concept of "love."
Rocket Billy - (Tygh Runyan) A 50s era greaser who delivers the Tiki Mail.
Space Cadet - (Nicki Clyne) Girl from "The OuterSpace" who comes to the Tiki Bar to learn Earth dance moves.
The Bastard Illegitimate Son of the Father of the Internet (BISOTFOTI) (Alex Albrecht) The illegitimate son of the father of the internet from episode 20.
Poindexter (Kevin Rose) Tech Support guy for Tiki Bar TV.
Merchandiseedit
In May 2009, Secret Lab, an independent video game developer based in Hobart, Australia announced the development of a Tiki Bar TV-themed computer game, entitled Day of the Tiki, to be released in Summer 2009.[8] It was then delayed to sometime in 2010.[9]
^Megan, McCarthy (November 19, 2007). "Oh, Lala: Kevin Rose explains haircut, doesn't explain date". Valleywag. Gawker Media. from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved May 21, 2008.
^. CBC News. May 21, 2008. Archived from the original on June 4, 2008.
^Day of the Tiki announcement March 4, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
^"Secret Lab Product Page". May 9, 2010. Archived from the original on March 24, 2010.
External linksedit
Official Tiki Bar TV website
Season 4 Tiki Bar award winning set by the Production Designer Kim Bailey
by Laura Lind, National Post, January 30, 2006, retrieved February 2, 2006
"Interview on Podcast 411" Item #176, November 22, 2006
January 01, 1970
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Some of this article s listed sources may not be reliable Please help improve this article by looking for better more reliable sources Unreliable citations may be challenged and removed August 2022 Learn how and when to remove this message Tiki Bar TV is a video web series or vodcast Each episode features a problem that is rectified by the episode s namesake cocktail which is scribbled on a prescription pad by Dr Tiki and filled by bartender Johnny Johnny who explains how to make the cocktail Examples include the Suffering Bastard episode 2 Fog Cutter episode 8 Volcano Bowl episode 11 Boomerang episode 14 and Blue Hawaiian episode 25 1 The drinks did not always follow conventional recipes Lala is the Tiki Bar s primary denizen who opens each episode with a dance Most episodes also include a segment called Tiki Mail where mail from viewers or disgruntled neighbours is answered and then ends with outtakes or the cast dancing Originally shot in an apartment s tiki bar on a low budget the humorous and heavily ad libbed show was a creative outlet for its creators Jeff Macpherson and Kevin Gamble 2 Tiki Bar TVPresentationHosted byJeff Macpherson Dr Tiki Kevin Gamble Johnny Johnny Lara Doucette Lala GenreComedyLanguageEnglishUpdatesMonthlyLength6 minutesProductionPicture formatNTSC 480i HDTV 720p via membership Video format m4vPublicationOriginal releaseMarch 15 2005 2005 03 15 December 12 2009 2009 12 12 The show garnered additional attention after being mentioned at Apple s iPod Video launch 3 Tiki Bar TV was shown in Apple stores worldwide as part of a 6 month promotion in 2006 4 The first episode was released on iTunes on March 13 2005 with each episode being approximately 5 minutes in length The show originated from Vancouver British Columbia and has not been updated since Episode 45 December 12 2009 It was produced by Tosca Musk and is considered by many to be one of the pioneering video podcasts credited with launching the genre Contents 1 Characters 1 1 Minor characters 2 Merchandise 3 Awards 4 References 5 External linksCharacters editDoctor Tiki PhD MD USB a k a Reginald Hornstein Jeff Macpherson writes the cocktail prescriptions in each episode His doctorate is in Tiki and he is usually wearing a lab coat and stethoscope Johnny Johnny Mixologist a k a Jonathan J Jonathan Kevin Gamble is the leopard print fez wearing bartender who makes the cocktails that the Doctor prescribes 5 Lala a k a Beatrice Fastwater Lara Doucette 6 7 She usually wears a provocative dress and broad grin In episode 10 we learn that she is not as ditzy as she appears she has an engineering degree and in short time built a self aware robot capable of nearly fulfilling all of Johnny Johnny s roles The performers go un credited and unabashed stage names are given Jeff Macpherson who plays Dr Tiki introduces himself as actor Reginald Hornstein and when Lala breaks character she speaks as actress Beatrice Fastwater nbsp Dr Tiki Johnny Johnny and Lala in an outtake from episode 9 Minor characters edit Limey Lee Tockar A lounge lizard in a reptile leather jacket Introduced in Episode 2 and commonly known as The Limey Bastard he is the most frequently appearing minor character Mr Ambassador Gio Corsi A Cold War era ambassador from the USSR in a red fez who plants a spy camera in the Tiki Bar unfreezes Lala and steals Lala s original plans for Drinkbot to build Robot Box Kip Matthew McInnis A Guy with Woes who frequents the bar The Duke of Url Francis Rock A British man on a tour of the Commonwealth Drinkbot Colin Beadle Robot that Lala creates to replace Johnny Johnny which goes on a rampage after failing to understand the concept of love Rocket Billy Tygh Runyan A 50s era greaser who delivers the Tiki Mail Space Cadet Nicki Clyne Girl from The OuterSpace who comes to the Tiki Bar to learn Earth dance moves The Bastard Illegitimate Son of the Father of the Internet BISOTFOTI Alex Albrecht The illegitimate son of the father of the internet from episode 20 Poindexter Kevin Rose Tech Support guy for Tiki Bar TV Merchandise editIn May 2009 Secret Lab an independent video game developer based in Hobart Australia announced the development of a Tiki Bar TV themed computer game entitled Day of the Tiki to be released in Summer 2009 8 It was then delayed to sometime in 2010 9 Awards editIn 2009 Tiki Bar TV was nominated for three Streamy Awards an audience choice award and two craft awards for editing and production design On March 26 2009 at the 1st Annual Streamy Craft Awards the show s production designer Kim Bailey received the first ever Streamy award for Production Design Art Direction from the International Academy of Web Television citation needed References edit Episodes www tikibartv com Archived from the original on November 30 2005 Retrieved February 26 2019 Who Needs a Network forbes com Archived from the original on August 22 2006 Retrieved February 26 2019 Heather Green January 23 2006 Is the Web the new Hollywood Business Week Archived from the original on November 13 2006 Retrieved December 5 2006 Macworld Expo Speaker Bio Archived from the original on October 16 2006 Retrieved December 5 2006 Kevin s day job website Archived April 24 2007 at the Wayback Machine Megan McCarthy November 19 2007 Oh Lala Kevin Rose explains haircut doesn t explain date Valleywag Gawker Media Archived from the original on May 17 2008 Retrieved May 21 2008 Lara Doucette host of CBC s exposure CBC News May 21 2008 Archived from the original on June 4 2008 Day of the Tiki announcement Archived March 4 2011 at the Wayback Machine Secret Lab Product Page May 9 2010 Archived from the original on March 24 2010 External links editOfficial Tiki Bar TV website Live chat with TikiBar performers Season 4 Tiki Bar award winning set by the Production Designer Kim Bailey Doctor I need a triple by Laura Lind National Post January 30 2006 retrieved February 2 2006 Interview on Podcast 411 Item 176 November 22 2006 CBC Television hires 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