Howard Griffiths (23 works by) (a.k.a. Joe Kelly )
Born: Established: 1935 Wales (UK) ; Died: 24 Oct 1999 Sydney
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

Howard Griffiths began work at Crawford Productions in 1966 and has written for many significant Australian television series, including Homicide, Division 4, Matlock Police, Rush, Hunter, Power Without Glory, G. P., A Country Practice, Blue Heelers, and All Saints. Among his telemovie credits are Outbreak of Love (1981) and Becca (1983).

Notes

  • The NFSA records show Joe Kelly as an alternative name used by Griffiths but it has not yet been determined whether Griffiths wrote as Kelly.

Awards for Works

Power Without Glory , 1976 film/TV series - publisher

Spanning the 1890s to the 1950s, Power Without Glory is the story of a man determined to make something of his life. Raised in a Melbourne slum area, John West later gains wealth and power, his influence extending into his business, his political ambitions, and his family life. The events of his life unfold against a backdrop of major historical events, including World War One and the beginnings of the Australian Labour Party.

1977 won Logie Awards Most Popular Australian Drama
1976 won AWGIE Awards TV For episode one, 'Heads I Win, Tails You Lose'.