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Pam Ann is the air hostess alter ego of Australian comedian, writer, producer & DJ Caroline Reid.[1] Performances focus on the nuances of air travel, identifying the individual quirks of some of the biggest international airlines and their media stereotypes.[2] The character of Pam Ann has developed a cult-like following.[3]
| Pam Ann | |
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Pam Ann in 2012 | |
| Birth name | Caroline Reid |
| Born | Melbourne, Australia |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
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| Website | pamann |
The name Pam Ann is a play on words from Pan Am.[4] In her shows, she refers to the so-called memories of the "Golden Age of Aviation" (for her, the period between the late 1950s and early 1970s when the jet airplanes entered widespread use), often contrasting it with modern times, and visual/social changes like the lack of knives and glass on board. Overall, it's observational comedy of airlines using her own extensive travel experiences.
Pam Ann has been featured in an advertising campaign for British Airways with over 1.25m views in a six-week period.[1] Qantas had Pam Ann's Live DVD Come Fly with Me in their in-flight programming.
In 2010, Pam Ann provided in-flight service on JetBlue and JetPride flight which was a first on any US carrier operating from San Francisco to Long Beach for the Long Beach Pride.[5]
In 2010, Reid prepared to expand Pam Ann's notoriety to the U.S., relocating to New York and in 2016, moved to Miami where she expanded her repertoire to DJ Pam Ann.
In 2012, Pam Ann also made an advertisement for Scandinavian Airlines, showing how she wants to make Pam Ann Airlines more like Scandinavian.
Pam Ann has circumnavigated the world on over 10 world tours, which included the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Hong Kong, USA, Germany, Israel, Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Belgium, France and Canada.
Shows and Tours have included:
Pam Ann performed in-flight entertainment for the 40th birthday of David Furnish, partner of the musician Elton John.[16][17] She also accompanied Cher as her support act on her farewell tour in 2004 in the UK & Ireland.
In 2002, Pam Ann made a guest appearance on The Weakest Link – Drag Queen's edition[18]
In 2009 she hosted Australia’s live broadcast of Mardi Gras 2009, airing in over 2 million households. In addition to her Australian citizenship, she obtained British citizenship by descent via her mother who is a native of Cheshire,[19] and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2022.[20]
Caroline Reid has developed a world of characters who have also become cult status. PAM Ann's Global Alliance:
In Australia, Pam Ann starred, wrote and produced her own television talk show, The Pam Ann Show on the national Foxtel comedy channel.[23] [24] The Pam Ann Show has 8 episodes:
Caroline made an appearance in the British comedy film Confetti, as a judge called Minky.[26]
In 1997, Caroline appeared in the Full Frontal (TV Series Australia) as additional cast
In 2017, Caroline Reid performed a one woman stand up show called RAWR at Leicester Square Theatre.[27]
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