An early Australian Playhouse.
Premise
A pleasant inefficient "boss", Mr Bigelow (Don Crosby), works at the Government Department for Marketing. He has a devoted secretary (Joan Lord) and an ambitious rival (Allan Trevor). he discovers that he is being visited by an inspector. But the inspector turns out to be an old schoolmate of the boss.
Cast
- Don Crosby as Mr Bigelow
- Allan Trevor
- Joan Lord
- Max Osbiston
- Lisa Goddard
Production
It was written by Colin Free and directed by Eric Tayler. It was shot at ABC's Gore Hill studios. ABC records say it was filmed on 27 March 1966.
Reception
The Sydney Morning Herald called it a "rather banal sketch" which was "well put together and the dialogue often amusing" with "smooth performances".
The Age said it "emphasised the fact that it is not enough for a writer to have an idea. He must know and be able to employ necessary techniques that will be able him to carry it out. This was indeed a theme that required sparkling dialogue and an effective, if light, satiric touch. It missed out because these were just the things it lacked."
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| the Age 4 June 1966 p 23 |
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| SMH 31 May 1966 p 9 |
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| SMH 30 May 1966 p 8 |
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| SMH TV Guide 30 May 1966 |
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| The Age TV Guide 26May 1966 |
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| The Age 24May 1966 p 20 TV Guide |
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