AP#2.8 - John Forrester Awaits the Light (7 Aug 1967)

From a script by Michael Boddy. 

Premise

An ambitious young businessman (Peter Whitford) believes he should test his potential with women but Vera doesn't react to his overtures.  Gloria is his depressingly availablt secretary.

Cast

  • Peter Whitford
  • June Thody as Vera, the tantalising secretary
  • Hugh Scott

Production

It was the first of three plays by Michael Boddy done by Australian Playhouse. It was filmed in Sydney. Eric Tayler directed.

According to ABC records it was filmed on 19 September 1966.

Boddy was appearing on Crackerjack at the time.

Reception

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

The Sunday Sydney Morning Herald said "I'm still trying to work out what it was all about."

 

SMH 5 Oct 1967 p 11

The Age 3 Aug 1967 TV Guide p 3

SMH TV Guide 11 Sept 1967

 

SMH 17 Sept 1967 p 141

 




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