Trip-Tease and High C's
| Trip-Tease and High C's | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | William Sterling |
| Written by | Joan and Edgar Seppings |
Production company | ABC |
Release dates | 18 February 1959 (Melbourne, live)[1]
3 June 1959 (Sydney)[2] |
Running time | 45 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Trip-Tease and High C's is a 1959 Australian television revue which featured an early performance by Barry Humphries. The show was announced in January 1959, off the back of the success of Humphries' first special.[3][4]
Cast
- Barry Humphries
- Melissa Jaffer
- Edward Brayshaw
Reception
The production was well received.[5] However Humphries then went to England and the ABC refused to put on more shows unless they were of sufficiently high quality.[6]
References
- ^ "Mrs Everage to Visit UK". The Age. 15 January 1959. p. 13.
- ^ "TV Guide". Sydney Morning Herald. 3 June 1959. p. 13.
- ^ "New TV Show for Barry Humphries". The Age. 1 January 1959. p. 8.
- ^ "Mrs Everage, "Brandoism" in New Revue". The Age. 12 February 1959. p. 12.
- ^ "Highlights of TV Revue". The Age. 19 February 1959. p. 13.
- ^ "ABC Sets High Standards for Local Comedy Show". The Age. 19 March 1959. p. 14.
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