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1972 .

Script cover page (from the Crawford Collection at the AFI Research Collection)

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Extent: 70p.
(Manuscript) assertion

Note/s:

The Crawford Collection holds two copies of the script, both copied on green paper and both labelled 'Code: CIZ' on the cover page.

Copy 1 has a notation in the upper right-hand corner of the cover page indicating that this is copy number 3 of the script and is designated for 'File'. '10' has been written on the cover page in black felt pen. There are no further annotations on this copy of the script.

Copy 2 has a notation in the upper right-hand corner of the cover page indicating that this is copy number 10 of the script and is designated for Terry Stapleton. The character notes are annotated on this copy of the script: the actors’ name have been written under each character in black ink (excluding the minor characters/extras). There is some evidence of annotation in the body of the script (see, for example, underlining on page 18) but nothing substantial.

The file contains the following ancillary material, access to some of which is restricted:
1. Filming schedule.
2. Casting call sheets.
3. Brief synopsis accompanied by crew and cast details.

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Held at: AFI Research Collection

Local Id: SC RYA : 17

Note:
AFI Research Collection record

Director: David Johnstone ; David Hinrichsen

Note: According to the crew information held in the Crawford Collection, Johnstone was credited as director and Hinrichsen as assistant director.

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Publisher: Crawford Productions ; Seven Network

Melbourne, Victoria,: Crawford Productions ; Seven Network , 1973 .

Extent: 44 min., 49 secs (according to the script)p.

Series: form y Ryan John Edwards , Michael Harvey , Peter Schreck , David William Boutland , Everett de Roche , Terry Stapleton , Luis Bayonas , Neil Atkinson , Ron McLean , Phil Freedman , James Wulf Simmonds , Dennis Paul , Ian Jones , Jock Blair , Colin Eggleston , William Froug , Mort Fine , Melbourne : Crawford Productions , 1973 Z1814827 1973 series - publisher film/TV crime thriller Abstract
Ryan focused on the titular Michael Ryan, a private detective with a stringent code of ethics and a background as a soldier, police officer, and social worker. Ryan's work doesn't focus on divorce and domestic problems, but on serious crimes that, for some reason, the victims are unwilling to take to the police. He is supported by his secretary Julie King (who often becomes involved in fieldwork), cab driver and later assistant Tony Angelini, and police liaison Detective Sergeant Dan Cullen.

According to Don Storey in Classic Australian Television,
'The production standards of Ryan are very high -- good writing, solid acting performances, smooth direction and excellent camera and editing work combined to form a polished and professional product. And Ryan was very successful overseas -- proportional to the number of episodes made, Ryan has probably done better overseas than most other Crawford shows. Yet it was the first Crawford show not to do well locally'.
Number in series: 17

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