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Colin McEwan and Ernie Bourne in character (screen cap from promotional trailer)
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Issue Details: First known date: 1967-1972... 1967-1972 Adventure Island
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Film Details - Australian Broadcasting Commission , 1967-1972

Producers:

Godfrey Philipp.

Production Companies:

Australian Broadcasting Commission.

Production Designers:

Paul Cleveland.

Composer:

Bruce Rowland and Alan Teak.

Cast:

Including Nancy Cato (Host), Sue Donovan (Host), Liz Harris (Liza), Burt Cooper (Clown/Squire Squeezum), John Michael Howson (Clown), Colin McEwan (Miser Meanie/Fester Fumble), Ernie Bourne (Fester Fumble/Flower Potts/Miser Meanie), Brian Crossley (Flower Potts), Jack Manuel (Percy Panda), and Patsy King (Miss Behaviour).

Release Dates:

11 September 1967.

Location:

  • Set in the fictional kingdom of Diddley-Dum-Diddley.

Awards:

  • Logie Award, Best Children's Show, 1969 (the inaugural award in this category).
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