Early Career: Television
Nicholas first appeared on Australian television as a presenter on Channel 9's children's show Here's Humphrey performing songs, dances, stories and games with a large pant-less mute bear. In 1990 he was nominated for an ARIA award for best children's album.
Off air he developed a character called Patẻ Biscuit a parody of another presenter on the program Patsy Biscoe. He mimicked her distinctive bob haircut, sing-song voice and 'school-prefect' manner but added cruelty, blood and a naughty hand puppet called Bongo to the juvenile story-telling. In 1989 Patẻ Biscuit found a ready audience on the ABC's new comedy show The Big Gig, where Nicholas had a regular spot. In one episode, the real Patsy Biscoe was seen presenting the Big Gig show with Bongo, having tied Patẻ Biscuit up. The segment was a huge hit.
In 1990 he took over the role as host from Wendy Harmer for two seasons.
In 1991 Angus and Robertson published his book Bedtime Stories with Pate Biscuit, which sold 18,000 copies.
In 1996 Nicholas co-produced a ten-part comedy series with the ABC, The Glynn Nicholas Show. It was written by Nicholas and fellow Australian comedian Shaun Micallef.
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