Between 1985 and 1993 millions of Australian viewers tuned into Channel 9s hit daytime variety show Midday with Ray Martin , regularly entertained by some of the worlds greatest performers of the time singers, actors and comedians. Everything from candid interviews, impromptu stand-up and sketch comedy features in Ray Martin presents Laughs and Larrikins - The Best of Midday. A jocular collection of the best interviews and performances, this program features international class acts such as: Robin Williams, Billy Connolly, Ronnie Corbett, Steve Martin, Ben Elton, Sir Michael Caine, Dave Allen and Rowan (Mr Bean) Atkinson. The local contingent of comedians include: Dame Edna Everage, Billy (12th Man) Birmingham, Jimeoin as well as the irrepressible Channel 9 comedy mascot and Hey Hey Its Saturday stalwart Dickie Knee. An energetic live program compilation with plenty of spontaneous moments hilarity, it also includes the infamous A Town Like Dallas episodes. A weekly soap inspired dip into comic mayhem featuring some of Rays guests such as Thaao Penghlis, Andrew Peacock, Emma Sams, John Denver, Catherine Oxenberg, Dawn Wells and Marika (Mark Mitchell from The Comedy Company).