D'Unbelievables
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D'Unbelievables is an Irish comic duo. It was formed in late 80s by Pat Shortt and Jon Kenny in Limerick. Together they created characters which could be seen on every street corner and every pub in Ireland. They toured extensively all over Ireland for almost a decade until Jon Kenny was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease in 2000. He has recovered and can be now seen in gigs all over Ireland. Pat Shortt meanwhile launched his solo career in late 90s and is the main force behind the success of his new RTE comedy series Killinascully.
A comeback has always been given a "never say never" response whenever either man is interviewed about the matter, but as of yet there hasn't been any productive signs. However, in December 2005, three of their past shows "D'Video", "D'Telly", and "D'Mother", were released on DVD for the first time ever, a sign that they hadn't gone away yet. The DVD was entitled "D'Collection" and received a decent amount of radio and television advertising in Ireland.
The DVD was met with a good response sales wise, but the transfer of "D'Mother" section of the DVD was heavily criticised. The picture quality is especially poor throughout this part of the DVD, leaving some to argue that it should have been released as a box set, with three separate discs, or double disc at the very least, rather than compressing the three shows to fit onto one disc.
Their performances and videos include • One Hell of a Video, • D'unbelievables • D'Video, • D'Telly, • D'Collection, • Tours: Toured nationally and internationally as 'D'unbelievables'. • Films: • The Closer You Get, • Angela Mooney Dies Again, • This Is My Father, • Saltwater.
