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Nazi’s execute Melina
Geoff Morrell: Grass Roots
A few years after Murder Call finished on Nine, Geoff Morrell was cast as Col Dunkley in the new comedy series Grass Roots, created by Geoffrey Atherden (who had previously created Mother and Son).
TV Week: “Hot Stuff” ANZACS 5th October 1985
Nine’s Anzacs mini-series is set to make Jon one of our biggest names.
Jon Iles: The Bill
Thanks to Oliver from The Bill Podcast for organising an interview with Jon Iles. Jon was one of the original cast to work on the The Bill, playing popular DC Mike Dashwood. He worked closely with the team in CID including Galloway, Burnside and Roach.
TV Week: “Black & Blue Heeler” Blue Heelers & Fire 13th January 1996
The physical demands of Lisa’s job are turning her into a … Black & Blue Heeler … and Fire newcomer Totti is also feeling the heat!
Joelene Crnogorac: The Man From Snowy River
After the popularity of The Man From Snowy River films, it was almost inevitable a TV series would follow. Finally, in the 90’s, the TV series arrived. The show was popular overseas but since the original story was only well known in Australia, it was was given the alternative title of Snowy River: The McGregor Saga. The youngest member of the McGregor family was Danni, played by Joelene Crnogorac for the first two seasons.
TV Week: “Talking Manure with Mike Moore” Frontline 16th August 1994
Frontline frontman digs the dirt with Don Burke and mixes it with Molly and Glenn.
Anne Looby: A Country Practice
Anne Looby joined A Country Practice as the new vet Anna Lacey after the departure of popular vet Matt Tyler. In tow was her nephew Billy who caused her headaches, especially with the new local cop Tom Newman.
TV Week: “Abigail Signed for Soapie” Sons and Daughters 6th October 1984
ABIGAIL came to notoriety in Number 96, which was, in its day, one of the most popular shows on television in Australia.
Kris Wyld: White Collar Blue
After Wildside, Kris Wyld and Steve Knapman teamed up to create and produce White Collar Blue for Channel Ten. The Peter O’Brien series proved to be very popular.
TV Week: “An Angle To The Rescue” Police Rescue 16th February 1991
Steve Bastoni wings his way into action.
Peter Mochrie: Murder Call
Following on from John “Knocker” Harrison in Water Rats, Peter Mochrie went on to star in Hal McElroy’s next drama series Murder Call, playing Detective Steve Hayden.
TV Week: “Kidnap horror” All Saints 23rd July 2005
Vincent’s stalker takes Cate hostage, and she has murder on her mind!
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Peter Mochrie: Water Rats
Peter Mochrie played John “Knocker” Harrison during the first series of Water Rats. His character was a fan favourite and his betrayal of the Rats will go down in history as one of the biggest and best storylines in Australian drama of the 90’s.