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A selection of Australian television scripts from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Some of these had been fully developed at the time of publication (including directions and camera directions), while others were still waiting to be produced and hence contain dialogue and directions that were undergoing development.
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Talk to My Agent,
single work
film/TV
(p. 14-32)When Kevin Stevens, the adopted Aboriginal son of vet John Stevens (aka Woobinda), becomes an animal's agent, it looks as though he'll send the movie producers broke.
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Rendezvous,
single work
film/TV
(p. 33-61)In this episode of Barrier Reef, a senior Australian Government official makes a secret visit to the Endeavour to determine whether General Trust Corporation may use its Minus Five equipment to commercial advantage without affecting the natural heritage of the Great Barrier Reef. The project is placed in jeopardy when he nearly loses his life while riding in the mini-submarine. Dr Paul Hanna, of the Government Science Council, joins the team on board the Endeavour.
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Follow My Leader,
single work
film/TV
(p. 62-82)When Norman L'acudnac Dupree, a spoiled young violin prodigy and old friend of Clancy's family, comes to visit, he insists on acquiring a baby koala. Skippy comes to the rescue, however, when Norman almost loses his life in the attempt.
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I Do ... I Don't,
single work
film/TV
(p. 83-112)
In the course of the previous couple of episodes of The Godfathers, Pete commits himself to marrying Helen by getting engaged. However, will he go through with it? 'I Do... I Don't' begins on the day of the wedding, and Pete subsequently sends the house into chaos. The attempts by the other godfathers, Maria, and Mike to get him to the altar prove to be difficult, as he makes every effort to get out of the wedding right up to the last minute.
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Heroes' Day,
single work
film/TV
crime
(p. 133-155)
This episode of the long-running series Matlock Police deals with the divide between anti-war protesters and an Australian tradition. When a young protester throws paint over the Matlock War Memorial in the lead up to Anzac Day, tempers flare in the town.
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Fred,
single work
film/TV
(p. 159-188)Sir Adrian Gillespie is enraged when a florist offers to sell him flowers that she proudly boasts are freshly picked from Waratah National Park. Sir Adrian, Matt Hammond, and Matt's son Mark, with the help of Skippy, set out to catch the mystery flower thief whom they know only as Fred.
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1971
Z159243
1971
anthology
screenplay
A selection of scripts from television programs telecast by the Australian Broadcasting Commission between 1965 and 1970. (See note below for the accuracy of this date span.)
