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1 form y separately published work icon The Evil Touch Tony Morphett , Michael Fisher , Ron McLean , Sydney : Mende Brown Productions , 1973 Z1807412 1973 series - publisher film/TV mystery horror science fiction Evil Touch was created by American producer Mende Brown. It was an 'anthology series' of twenty-six self-contained episodes of various genres. It was hosted by British actor Anthony Quayle and had American actors in the starring roles.
Source: Moran's Guide to Australian TV Series
1 form y separately published work icon Kadaitcha Country Ron McLean , ( dir. Mende Brown ) Australia : Mende Brown Productions Amalgamated Pictures Australasia Productions , 1973 8118861 1973 single work film/TV

'He [Lief Erickson] is the Rev. Vincent, on the verge of a mental breakdown who is sent to an Aboriginal mission in the desert.

'He finds the doctor of the mission dead in the chapel with a strange mark on his forehead, and the rest of the staff mesmerised.

'He finds out the mission is on Aboriginal sacred ground, and he himself is confronted by a group of Aborigines. Under pressure, he collapses.'

Source:

'Top Stars in New TCN9 Series', Australian Women's Weekly, 20 June 1973, p.10.

1 form y separately published work icon The Fans Ron McLean , ( dir. Vic Morrow ) Australia : Mende Brown Productions Amalgamated Pictures Australasia Productions , 1973 8118677 1973 single work film/TV horror

An actor who always plays villains finds himself on the receiving end of fear when he is taken in by a couple of fans.

1 form y separately published work icon The Trial Michael Fisher , ( dir. Mende Brown ) Australia : Mende Brown Productions Amalgamated Pictures Australasia Productions , 1973 8118449 1973 single work film/TV horror

A group of circus 'freaks' put a property developer on trial for bulldozing their circus to make room for condominiums.

1 form y separately published work icon Dear Cora, I'm Going to Kill You Michael Fisher , ( dir. Mende Brown ) Australia : Mende Brown Productions Amalgamated Pictures Australasia Productions , 1973 8118243 1973 single work film/TV horror

An advice columnist goes into hiding after her husband is killed by a car bomb meant for her, but she is still stalked and terrorised by someone who inexplicably knows where she is.

1 form y separately published work icon Dear Beloved Monster Tony Morphett , ( dir. Max Varnel ) Australia : Mende Brown Productions Amalgamated Pictures Australasia Productions , 1973 8118146 1973 single work film/TV horror

A Nobel Prize-winning scientist, who works with the manipulation of DNA, becomes an unwitting accomplice to murder.

1 form y separately published work icon The Homecoming Michael Fisher , Sydney : Mende Brown Productions Amalgamated Pictures Australasia Productions , 1973 8118073 1973 single work film/TV horror

A hated man returns to the community that ostracised him, but despite his new wealth, he refuses to help the dying community.

1 form y separately published work icon Marcie Ron McLean , ( dir. Mende Brown ) Sydney : Mende Brown Productions Amalgamated Pictures Australasia Productions , 1973 8118023 1973 single work film/TV horror

A young bride tries to negotiate a relationship with her husband's seemingly jealous teenage daughter.

1 form y separately published work icon Murder Is for the Birds Michael Fisher , Sydney : Mende Brown Productions Amalgamated Pictures Australasia Productions , 1973 8117883 1973 single work film/TV

Harold Parkhurst poisons his wealthy cousin, knowing the death will be put down to her heart condition–but he reckons without her garrulous cockatoo.

1 form y separately published work icon A Game of Hearts Michael Fisher , ( dir. Darren McGavin ) Sydney : Mende Brown Productions Amalgamated Pictures Australasia Productions , 1973 8117844 1973 single work film/TV horror

A surgeon begins getting mysterious phone calls after he performs a heart transplant.

1 form y separately published work icon The Obituary Michael Fisher , ( dir. Arthur Luddenham ) Sydney : Mende Brown Productions Amalgamated Pictures Australasia Productions , 1973 8117729 1973 single work film/TV horror

'lt's about a successful airline pilot, Willie Tremaine (Nielsen), who is involved in a crash in which 53 people are killed. Although Tremaine is exonerated, a bitter, crippled newspaper reporter, Jack Pettitt (Morris), drags his name through the papers and threatens his family.'

Source:

'Top Stars in New TCN9 Series', Australian Women's Weekly, 20 June 1973, p.10.

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