In the early 1980s Rodney Rude was hired by his friend Barry Wain to set up the first stand-up comedy venue in Sydney, The Margaret Lane Comedy Store. With Rodney Rude as the driving force, the comedy scene became huge and Rodney was as busy as a five peckered spider. Stand-up comedy venues flourished, creating the beginnings of the widespread circuit that exists today. This was the heyday of pub comedy and this video of the 'Rodney Rude Live, I Hate That' album, is a glimpse into this very funny period.The album 'Rodney Rude, I Hate That' went to number one on the national album charts. This was a phenomenal result considering that it was pure live stand-up comedy. It reached triple platinum plus, which is a triumph usually reserved for the great rock acts, not for a barroom comedian. This first Rodney Rude album epitomised his early comedy store period and along with his television appearances made Rodney Rude, with his catchphrase 'You Know What I Hate', a household name.The most frequently asked question over the years by Rude fans has been when will the 'Rodney Rude, I Hate That' video be available on DVD?The answer is: NOW