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Chimes At Midnight (Australian Plays)
"Chimes at Midnight" is a 1970 Australian TV play by John Croyston which aired on the ABC. It was directed by Eric Tayler. It was the last in a series of TV plays on the ABC called ''Australian Plays'' and aired 26 July 1970. Plot During World War Two, Chester, an American soldier on leave in Australia meets an Australian girl. Cast * Robert Dunlap as Chester * Pat Bishop * Don Crosby * Lynn Murphy * Lyn Lee * Judy McBurney Judith McBurney (19 May 1948 – 1 December 2018) was an Australian actress and model. She is best known for serial ''The Young Doctors'' in 1,300 episodes as Tania Livingstone and also appeared in cult series'' Prisoner'' as Sandra" Pixie" Ma ... Production Reception The ''Canberra Times'' said it "was not a bad play, but it could be analysed out of existence. It did have some excellent moments, however." References External links * 1970 television plays 1970s Australian television plays 1970 Australian television episodes Australian Plays ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Plays
''Australian Plays'' is a 1969-1970 Australian anthology TV drama series that aired on the ABC. It consisted of six original Australian dramas. It was the first Australian drama play since ''Lucullus'' in Sydney and '' Cobwebs in Concrete'' in Melbourne. It was the first Australian anthology series since ''Australian Playhouse'' and was described by the ABC as "representative of contemporary Australian writers and the development of Australian television drama today." It was produced by Eric Taylor. It was meant to be followed by a series ''Company of Eight'' which will have a regular repertory company of eight actors. Australian TV drama was relatively rare at the time. Episodes Season 1 (1969) * Ep. 1 - "Dynasty" * Ep. 2 - " Voyage Out'' * Ep. 3 - " The Cheerful Cuckold" * Ep. 4 - " Tilley Landed On Our Shore" * Ep. 5 - " The Torrents" * Ep. 6 - " Fiends of the Family" Season 2 (1970) * Ep. 1 - " Eden House" * Ep. 2 - " The Juggler" * Ep. 3 - "Catalyst" * Ep. 4 - "Ritual" * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Tayler
Eric Archdale Tayler (4 December 1921 – 6 August 1997) was a New Zealand-born television producer, director and actor, best known for his work for the BBC in the United Kingdom and the ABC in Australia. Biography Tayler was born in Hamilton, New Zealand, and educated at Auckland Grammar School. He served in the New Zealand Army during World War II as part of the second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. In 1947, Tayler moved to London, where he attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) from 1947 to 1950, which was where he met his wife, Welsh-Australian actress Lyn James, with whom he had two children. In 1955, Tayler joined the drama department of the BBC, working on such programmes as ''Maigret'', ''Z-Cars'' and a 1962 adaptation of ''Oliver Twist''. In 1965, Tayler joined the Australian Broadcasting Commission as a producer, where he produced several drama series including ''Contrabandits''. Select credits * The Affair (1965) * The Pigeon (1966) * Wall to Wall (1966 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Croyston
John Croyston (7 March 1933 – 23 May 2007) was an Australian writer, radio producer and director. Born in the Sydney suburb of Enfield on 7 March 1933, Croyston moved with his family to the Georges River following the outbreak of WWII. He completed his secondary education at Hurlstone Agricultural High School, then studied at the University of Sydney. He worked as a teacher before going on to work at the ABC. He was a radio producer at the ABC from 1958 to 1964. He then moved into television. Croyston died in Greenwich, New South Wales on 23 May 2007. Select credits *''The Quiet Season'' (1965) - producer *'' The Runaway'' (1966) - writer *''The Man Who Saw It'' (1966) *'' The Schoolmistress'' (1967) - writer *''A Touch of Gold'' (1967) - writer *'' Love and War'' (1967) - producer - also wrote the play "Construction" *'' The Cell'' (1968) *''Volpone'' (1968) - director *''The Queen's Bishop'' (1968) - director *''Contrabandits'' (1968) - director *''Australian Plays'' (1969) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Juggler (TV Play)
"The Juggler" is a 1970 Australian television play about a movie producer. The ABC commissioned it from Yeldham, who was an Australian writer based in London at the time. Cast * Terence Cooper * John Meillon as a movie producer * Sandy Gore * Lyndel Rowe Lyndel Rowe is an Australian actress of stage, television and film, who is best known for her work with the Melbourne Theatre Company, the Sydney Theatre Company and the State Theatre Company of South Australia, and for her role as Karen Fox/ ... References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Juggler (Australian Plays), The 1970s Australian television plays 1970 television plays 1970 Australian television episodes Australian Plays season 2 episodes Works by Peter Yeldham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Canberra Times
''The Canberra Times'' is a daily newspaper in Canberra, Australia, which is published by Australian Community Media. It was founded in 1926, and has changed ownership and format several times. History ''The Canberra Times'' was launched in 1926 by Thomas Shakespeare along with his oldest son Arthur Shakespeare and two younger sons Christopher and James. The newspaper's headquarters were originally located in the Civic retail precinct, in Cooyong Street and Mort Street, in blocks bought by Thomas Shakespeare in the first sale of Canberra leases in 1924. The newspaper's first issue was published on 3 September 1926. It was the second paper to be printed in the city, the first being '' The Federal Capital Pioneer''. Between September 1926 and February 1928, the newspaper was a weekly issue. The first daily issue was 28 February 1928. In June 1956, ''The Canberra Times'' converted from broadsheet to tabloid format. Arthur Shakespeare sold the paper to John Fairfax ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Bishop
Patricia Mary Bishop (13 June 1946 – 28 March 2000) was an Australian actress, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, noted for her performances in theatre, film and television series. Personal Life She was married to the renowned Australian actor Bill Hunter in 1976 however, according to writer Bob Ellis, the marriage was short-lived after Hunter ran off with their marriage celebrant. Career She received an AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her representation of Jenny in the 1976 film '' Don's Party''. Bishop also appeared frequently on television, with credits including: '' Contrabandits'', '' The Link Men'', '' Homicide'', '' Division 4'', '' Matlock Police'', '' Spyforce'', '' Number 96'', '' A Country Practice'', '' Brides of Christ'', '' Water Rats'', '' Blue Heelers'', '' A Step in the Right Direction'' and '' All Saints''. She is probably best known for her role in ''Prisoner A prisoner, also known as an inmate or detainee, is a person who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Crosby
George Wallace Donald Crosby, Order of Australia, OAM (29 October 1924 – 3 December 1985) was an Australians, Australian actor of radio, stage, television and film, radio producer, stage manager, airman and trade unionist. Early life The fifth child of actor Marshall Crosby, Joseph Alexander (Marshall) Crosby and Theresa Crosby (formerly King), George Wallace Donald Crosby was named after his father's friend, the actor and comedian George Wallace (Australian comedian), George Stevenson Wallace. At the age of one, he was taken on stage by his father in a production of the operetta ''His Royal Highness''. At age 12, he started producing radio sketches at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC, then known as the Australian Broadcasting Commission). Career At age 12, Crosby started producing radio sketches at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC. After leaving school, he continued acting, while working in insurance. After World War II broke out, Crosby served as an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judy McBurney
Judith McBurney (19 May 1948 – 1 December 2018) was an Australian actress and model. She is best known for serial ''The Young Doctors'' in 1,300 episodes as Tania Livingstone and also appeared in cult series'' Prisoner'' as Sandra" Pixie" Mason in 96 episodes. Early career Before acting, McBurney started a successful career as a model employed by June Dally-Watkins. One of her first acting roles was in late 1969, in a supporting role in Peter Weir's short movie ''Michael'', one of three short movies released under the title ''Three to Go''. It followed by small parts in ABC TV-plays and guest roles in other TV series. Her first leading role was in 1972 as Ella Belairs in ABC's adaption of ''The Cousin from Fiji,'' based on a novel by Norman Lindsay. Another early and memorable role was as Aldith in '' Seven Little Australians''. Television soap operas In late 1973, McBurney was cast in the role of key new character Marilyn McDonald in '' Number 96'' but before any of her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970 Television Plays
Year 197 (Roman numerals, CXCVII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Magius and Rufinus (or, less frequently, year 950 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 197 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * February 19 – Battle of Lugdunum: Emperor Septimius Severus defeats the self-proclaimed emperor Clodius Albinus at Lugdunum (modern Lyon). Albinus commits suicide; Roman legionary, legionaries sack the town. * Septimius Severus returns to Ancient Rome, Rome and has about 30 of Albinus's supporters in the Roman Senate, Senate executed. After his victory he declares himself the adopted son of the late Marcus Aurelius. * Septimius Severus forms new Roman navy, naval units, manning all the triremes in Italy with heavily armed troops for war in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970s Australian Television Plays
Year 197 ( CXCVII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Magius and Rufinus (or, less frequently, year 950 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 197 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * February 19 – Battle of Lugdunum: Emperor Septimius Severus defeats the self-proclaimed emperor Clodius Albinus at Lugdunum (modern Lyon). Albinus commits suicide; legionaries sack the town. * Septimius Severus returns to Rome and has about 30 of Albinus's supporters in the Senate executed. After his victory he declares himself the adopted son of the late Marcus Aurelius. * Septimius Severus forms new naval units, manning all the triremes in Italy with heavily armed troops for war in the East. His soldiers embark on an artificial canal between the Tigris a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
