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The Rudd family homestead at Snake Gully (screen cap from opening credits)
form y separately published work icon Snake Gully with Dad and Dave series - publisher   film/TV  
Adaptation of On Our Selection! 'Steele Rudd' , 1899 selected work short story
Issue Details: First known date: 1972... 1972 Snake Gully with Dad and Dave
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Film Details - Australian Television Network , 1972

Producers:

Ralph Peterson

Production Companies:

ATN-7 (Sydney)

Music:

The program used an instrumental version of 'The Road to Gundagai' as its theme song.

Cast:

Including Gordon Chater (Dad Rudd), Garry McDonald (Dave Rudd), Diane Craig (Mabel Smith), Marion Edward (Sarah 'Mum' Rudd), Robert McDarra (Bill Smith), Harry Lawrence (Uncle Clarence), Redmond Philips (Major Ben Puckhard).

Release Dates:

According to Storey, 25 February 1972 (Sydney)

Location:

  • Set in the fictional country town of Snake Gully.

Awards:

  • 1972 AWGIE: Best Situation Comedy (for Ralph Peterson, for episode three, 'Husbandry Is Not Just a Golden Ring').
Subjects:
Settings:
  • 1971-1972
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