TV short produced in Adelaide written by Colin Free. It showed in Melbourne and Sydney. The first South Australian TV production by the ABC.
Premise
Birdie, the wife of Ollie, a country roadside café owner, wants to leave the cafe and start a new life with Cal. However she cannot leave her obligations to Ollie, her daughter Noelle and her mother Gran.
Cast
- Carmel Millhouse as Birdie
- Les Dayman as Cal, a commercial traveller
- Rod Douglas as Ollie
- Myra Noblett as Gran, a widow
- Pamela Western as Noelle
Production
Produced in Adelaide it aired in Melbourne on 20 May 1964.
It was written by Colin Free and was a half-hour drama, directed by
Anthony Roberts, designed by Tom McEntree.
Two sets were used: a cafe interior and a cottage
verandah.
Channel Nine had made The Valley of Water in Adelaide.
Reception
The Sydney Morning Herald called it "a discerning and compassionate character study."
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