Feb 05 2023
Skippy The Bush Kangaroo, possibly Australian television’s first major television export, made its Australian debut in Sydney and Melbourne on 5 February 1968. Ninety-one episodes over three series were made between 1966 and 1969. Following the adventures of the Waratah National Park ranger’s youngest son, Sonny Hammond (Garry Pankhurst), and his ultra-intuitive marsupial companion, Skippy …
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Sep 29 2012
Cover: Rebekah Elmaloglou (Home And Away) The jury back in on Sir Joh The aborted perjury trial of the former Premier of Queensland, Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen, is to be recreated in a telemovie to be produced by Southern Star and ABC. The role of Sir Joh is to be played by comedian Gerry Connolly. The …
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Sep 19 2012
Sophie swaps Sex for study! Sophie Lee (pictured) has found that there is life after Sex. With the controversial series now wrapped up for the year — and with a likely return in 1993 — Lee has taken a temporary break from television to study acting at Sydney’s Actors’ Centre. “I really enjoy it… I think …
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Mar 07 2012
What an awesome foursome! ”I can’t believe I’m here,” says A Country Practice star Georgie Parker as she arrives for the TV Week photo shoot. “I don’t even have my own show!” TV Week has assembled Parker and her three Gold Logie co-nominees – Ray Martin, Jana Wendt and Steve Vizard – for a special …
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Feb 22 2012
Sophie set for TV sex special Sophie Lee is to host an upcoming one-hour special on the topic of teenage sex for the Nine Network. The special, to be produced in association with A Current Affair, aims to “educate both parents and teenagers about a lot of sexual issues”. “It’s there to bridge the gap …
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Feb 08 2012
‘Don’t call me Betty!’ While Hey Dad! star Julie McGregor (pictured, centre, with co-star Rachael Beck) loves playing the role of ditzy secretary Betty Wilson in the long-running sitcom (“I’m not sure that there is anything around that would be as rewarding to do,” she says) don’t ask her to “do a Betty” when she’s …
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