How Do You Spell Matrimony?
| "How Do You Spell Matrimony?" | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Theatre episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 28 |
| Directed by | Oscar Whitbread |
| Teleplay by | Colin Free |
| Original air dates | 14 July 1965 8 September 1965 (Brisbane)[1] |
| Running time | 45 mins |
"How Do You Spell Matrimony?" is a 1965 Australian television play by Colin Free. It appeared on a double bill as part of Wednesday Theatre with The Face at the Club House Door.[2]
It was based on a radio play which had been performed in 1962.[3]
The play was later adapted for radio as "A Walk Among the Wheeneys".[4]
Free also developed it into a TV series, Nice 'n Juicy, (1966–67) starring John Ewart.[5][6]
Plot[edit]
Two brothers, one of whom decides to find a wife by correspondence. The lady turns up, but isn't quite what the two inexperienced brothers expect.
Cast[edit]
- Peter Aanensen
- Paul Karo
- George Whaley
- Norman Yemm
Duet on a Wednesday[edit]
It appeared as part of "Duet on Wednesday" is a 1965 Australian TV presentation on ABC TV of two new Australian plays by Colin Free, "How Do You Spell Matrimony?" and "Face at the Clubhouse Door". The whole show ran for 60 minutes and aired 14 July 1965.[7]
"The Face at the Club House Door" was billed as "a satirical comedy".[8]
Both were produced by Oscar Whitbread.[9]
Nice 'n' Juicy[edit]
"How Do You Spell Matrimony" led to a TV series, Nice 'n Juicy, which ran for 13 episodes.[10][11]
Premise[edit]
In the New South Wales town of Wyvern Creek, two brothers run a citrus orchard, Jack and Mort Hamlin. The elder brother, Jack, is conservative and wishes to develop the old family property. Mort wants to sell up and move to Sydney. However, the property is subject to a double mortgage.
Cast[edit]
- John Ewart
- Carmen Duncan
- Willie Fennell
- Gwen Plumb
- Stuart Finch
Background[edit]
The series was commissioned by Drew Goddard of the ABC. They intended to make another regular series, Marcellus Jones, based on script by Pat Flower, but that appears to have not been filmed.[10]
Episodes[edit]
1."A Couple of Sorts"[12]
References[edit]
- ^ "New Play by Local writer". TV Times. 3 September 1965. p. 8.
- ^ "WEDNESDAY". The Canberra Times. Vol. 39, no. 11, 205. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 12 July 1965. p. 16. Retrieved 20 March 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING COMMISSION 2CY 2CN". The Canberra Times. Vol. 36, no. 10, 139. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 2 February 1962. p. 15. Retrieved 22 February 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Country fun with a bitter flavor". Sydney Morning Herald. 1 March 1966. p. 12.
- ^ "Just how free is Mrs Jones". Sydney Morning Herald. 23 September 1966. p. 11.
- ^ "Nice n Juicy". Classic Australian TV.
- ^ "TV Guide". Sydney Morning Herald. 14 July 1965. p. 12.
- ^ "TV Guide". The Age. 12 July 1965. p. 11.
- ^ "Highlights from this week's offerings". The Canberra Times. Vol. 39, no. 11, 205. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 12 July 1965. p. 15. Retrieved 27 February 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ a b "ABC Drops Yearly Serial Idea–But Retains Continuing Characters". The Age. 24 February 1966. p. 12.
- ^ "Back on the land to raise laughs". The Age. 26 October 1966. p. 46.
- ^ "THURSDAY". The Canberra Times. Vol. 41, no. 11, 498. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 3 October 1966. p. 15. Retrieved 22 February 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
External links[edit]
- "How Do You Spell Matrimony?" at IMDb
- How Do You Spell Matrimony? at Austlit
- Complete script of Face at the Clubhouse Door at National Archive of Australia
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