The Rovers (TV series)
The Rovers was an Australian ocean-based family adventure television show originally screened from 21 August 1969 until 12 June 1970 and was broadcast on the 0-Ten network, the precursor of Network Ten
| The Rovers | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Roger Mirams |
| Starring | Rowena Wallace Edward Hepple Noel Trevarthen Grant Seiden |
| Theme music composer | Tommy Leonetti music Barry Crocker / Peter Flanagan Lyrics |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Bill Harmon |
| Producer(s) | Don Cash |
| Running time | 30 minutes per episode |
| Release | |
| Original network | The 0-10 Network |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 21 August 1969 (Melbourne) – 12 June 1970 (Melbourne) |
Synopsis
Produced by NLT Productions, executive producer was Bill Harmon and producer Don Cash, who would become famous for creating Number 96. The series starred Rowena Wallace, Edward Hepple, Noel Trevarthen and child actor Grant Seiden.
The storylines revolve around the adventures of the crew of the ‘Pacific Lady’, an island schooner owned by Captain Sam McGill (or ‘Cap’ for short), played by Hepple, Bob Wild (a freelance photographer) played by Trevarthen and Rusty Collins, a wildlife journalist (played by Wallace).
Thirty-nine episodes of 30 minutes each were produced. Writers included Kenneth Cook, Michael Latimer, Ron McLean, Michael Wright, Ralph Peterson and Rosamund Waring.
Ron Randell, who was in Australia performing in stage plays, guest starred in some episodes.[1]
Notes
- Vagg, Stephen (10 August 2019). "Unsung Aussie Actors – Ron Randell: A Top Twenty". Filmink.
References
- Classic Australian Television - The Rovers accessed 26 April 2009
- Memorable TV The TV Shows (1970's) The Rovers accessed 26 April 2009