John Forrester Awaits the Light

john Forrester Awaits the Light is a 1967 Australian television play. It was part of Australian Playhouse.[1][2]

"John Forrester Awaits the Light"
Australian Playhouse episode
Episode no.Season 2
Episode 8
Directed byEric Taylor
Teleplay byMichael Boddy
Original air date20 September 1967
Running time30 mins

Australian TV drama was relatively rare at the time.[3]

Plot

An amibitious young businessman (Peter Whitford) believes he should test his potential with women but Vera doesn't react to his overtures.

Cast

  • Peter Whitford
  • June Thody as Vera
  • Hugh Scott

Production

It was the first of three plays by Michael Boddy done by Australian Playhouse. It was filmed in Sydney.[4]

Reception

The Sydney Morning Herald said it "falls short on audience involvement."[5]

References

  1. "ON TELEVISION It's tough for TV writers". Sydney Morning Herald. 5 October 1967. p. 11.
  2. "MONDAY". The Canberra Times. 42 (11, 790). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 11 September 1967. p. 17. Retrieved 23 February 2019 via National Library of Australia.
  3. Vagg, Stephen (18 February 2019). "60 Australian TV Plays of the 1950s & '60s". Filmink.
  4. "Untitled". The Age. 3 August 1967. p. 13.
  5. Robinson, Harry (5 October 1967). "It's Tough for TV Writers". Sydney Morning Herald. p. 11.


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