person or book cover
Script cover page (from the Crawford Collection at the AFI Research Collection)
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Issue Details: First known date: 1974... 1974 Once Upon a Time
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Comedy episode.


The script held in the Crawford Collection in the AFI Research Collection contains the following character notes (excluding regular characters):

'ARTHUR KING: 50-ish. Large and plump. Grand appearance. A very wealthy man living solely on his winnings as a professional punter.

'DAISY KING: His beautiful daughter. In the fairytale style. Sweet ... engaging. Long blonde hair. 20-23.

'MR. CHEESELY: 60-65. The Manager of Apex Finance Company. A doddery old gentleman ... small stature ... Concerned face.

'MISS BENEDICT: 55-ish. His spinster girl-Friday. Thin. Bird-like. Given to quoting biblical matters. Tough. Acid.

'TOM: Mid-twenties ... slim ... too pretty. Mod style. Able to drive.

'DICK: Mid twenties ... too pretty, young executive type.

'HARRY: Mid twenties ... sporty type.

'PUBLIC TUT ATTENDANT: Parking Officer. Father Christmas. 55. Small Working class.

'CHARLES: 26-30. The tall and handsome chauffeur to the King family. Able to drive.

'THREE DRIVERS: Optical types'.

Notes

  • This entry has been compiled from archival research in the Crawford Collection (AFI Research Collection), undertaken by Dr Catriona Mills under the auspices of the 2012 AFI Research Collection (AFIRC) Research Fellowship.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

      1974 .
      person or book cover
      Script cover page (from the Crawford Collection at the AFI Research Collection)
      Extent: 60p.
      (Manuscript) assertion
      Note/s:
      • The script is copied on a combination of blue and white paper, labelled 'Episode no. 03467' on the cover page. A notation in the top right-hand corner of the cover page indicates that this copy of the script is designated for Jan Randall. The Crawford Productions tribute website (crawfordproductions.tv) indicates that Janet Randall worked for publicity.
      • The cover page also includes a list of the following crew members:
        Director: John Barningham.
        First assistant director: Les Currie.
        Cameraman: Ken Ophel.
        Sound recordist: Peter Aarons.
        Continuity: Shirley Ballard.
        Make-up: Viv Mepham.
        Unit manager: Mick Mills.
        Production assistant: Helen Molnar.
        Floor manager: William Templer.
      • The cover page also reflects the changing nature of production with the following note to 'all cast':
        'WARDROBE: The following are not acceptable for colour transmission so please do NOT wear: -

        'WHITE at all times on all garments.
        'RED, MAROON, BLACK VELVET, PALE BLUE, PALE LIME GREEN.
        '"BUSY" patters [sic] on all garments - STRIPES, HERRINGBONE, etc.'
      • There are no signs of annotation on this copy of the script.
      • The file also includes ancillary material, access to some of which is restricted, including:
        1. Videotape artists' roll.
        2. Casting call sheets.
        3. Cast list.

      Holdings

      Held at: AFI Research Collection
      Local Id: SC DIV : 293
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