''Live and Kicking'' was a television show that was broadcast in

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on the Seven Network in 1998 and 1999. An

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show focusing on the

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(AFL), the show featured Jason Dunstall, Doug Hawkins and Craig Hutchison among others. The show was aimed as a variety show, with footballers in the AFL invited onto the show to perform songs. Players included Daniel Harford (performing Five's " When the Lights Go Out"); Nicky Winmar (performing " That's All Right (Mama)" by Elvis Presley); Dale Lewis; Nick Daffy; and

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(performing "

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" by

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). Musical guests on the show also included Taxiride and Human Nature. Jason Dunstall announced his retirement live on air after months of speculation. The show was broadcast on Wednesday nights, to avoid competition with the more established '' The Footy Show'' on Thursdays. However, ratings were low and the show was axed after the

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, replaced in 2000 by ''

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''.

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* Seven Network original programming Australian rules football television series 1998 Australian television series debuts 1999 Australian television series endings Australian variety television shows {{Australia-tv-prog-stub

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