Australian Playhouse. Written by Richard Barry. Directed by Storry Walton.
Premise
When watchmaker Ronnie meets a man with a very special wristwatch that "does everything" - it sets his partner Bill on the road to a spell in the cells
Cast
- John Armstrong as Robbie
- Ed Devereaux as Bill
- Don Crosby
- Edward Hepple as Conman
- Winfred Green
- Bob Huddow
- Beverly Kirk
- Roger Ward
Production
Star Ed Devereaux had recently come back to Australia from England for a holiday then received an offer to appear in My Brother Jack. This led to They're a Weird Mob and he elected to star. (He had done The Harp in the South for the BBC in England.)
Designer Douglas Smith hired $3,500 worth of watches and clocks. It was reportedly Ed Devereaux's first comedy. He and Storry Walton had just made My Brother Jack.
Filming took place 24 July 1966 according to ABC records.
Reception
The Age
TV critic said the plot "was rather thin... yet the story had its
moments and a dialogue that sparked and entertained. It was even good
fun. I should rate it as one of the best in the series."
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| The Age TV Guide 18 Aug 1966 |
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| The Age TV Guide 18 Aug 1966 p 9 |
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| The Age 27 Aug 1966 p 23 |
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| SMH 22 Aug 1966 |
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