Basically it is a TV program that features extremely drunk people narrating American historical events. It has mixed reviews. many in the entertainment industry as a success, even "utter genius" , several alcohol awareness advocates say the show sends the wrong message.
They use well-known actors dressed in full period costume and the actors re-enacts a moment in history based on the narration of a highly inebriated person.
Mike Daube, professor of health policy at Curtin University and director of the McCusker Centre for Action on Alcohol and Youth, said after watching a few segments of the show he decided he could live without watching the rest.
"It’s embarrassingly tacky stuff that sends out all the wrong signals, especially to any children or young people that might be watching. Of course there are times when drunken behaviour can look funny, and I'm not saying it should be banned or censored, I just think it's very poor judgement from SBS to be running this kind of program."
A spokesperson for SBS said while Drunk History shows drinking, the show's objective is not to "promote drinking".
"SBS takes its responsibility to viewers very seriously, complying with all broadcast codes and practices in putting it to air."
The series, from executive producers Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, premiered last year and began its second season on July 1.
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Source: http://www.smh.com.au
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