Format Changes
As a result of many attempts by ABC TV to cut production costs, Recovery would then change its format at least three times until it was finally axed in April 2000. At the beginning of its 1999 season, it was shot live in a house in suburban Melbourne, with Sampson as the main host. This format ultimately proved unsuccessful and was discontinued after only a few episodes. During its final months on air, Recovery switched its focus entirely on to electronic music.
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