Number 96 (1972)

Synopsis

Number 96 was a popular Australian soap opera set in a Sydney apartment block. Don Cash and Bill Harmon of the Cash Harmon Television production company, produced the series for Network Ten, which requested a Coronation Street-type serial, and specifically one that explored adult subjects. The premise, original story outlines, and the original characters were devised by David Sale who also wrote the scripts for the first episodes and continued as script editor for much of the show's run. The series proved to be a huge success, running from 1972 until 1977. Number 96 was so popular it spawned a feature film version, filmed in December 1973. Number 96 was known for its sex scenes and nudity, somewhat risque at the time, and for its comedy characters. The series was the first Australian soap opera to feature an openly gay character.

Series Information

Created By

David Sale

First Aired

1972

Last Aired

1977

Seasons

6

Episodes

1100

Episode Length

60 min

Genre

Comedy, Crime, Drama

Network

10

Status

Ended

Rating

4.3 / 10 (8 votes)

Top Cast

Tom Oliver

Ray Meagher

Anne Charleston

Abigail

Rowena Wallace

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Bettina Welch

Pat McDonald

Paula Duncan

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