The Magic Boomerang | |
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Genre | Children's television |
Created by | Roger Mirams |
Starring | David Morgan |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 45 |
Original release | |
Network | ABC |
Release | 2 May 1965 1966 | –
The Magic Boomerang is an Australian children's adventure series set in rural Australia. It was produced by Pacific Films and aired on the ABC in Australia.[1][2]
Synopsis
The show follows the adventures of a young boy who can stop time by throwing a magic boomerang.
Cast
Main
Series 1
- David Morgan as Tom Thumbleton[1]
- Telford Jackson as Dan Thumbleton[2]
- Penny Shelton as Gwen Thumbleton[2]
- Rodney Pearlman as 'Wombat'[1]
Series 2
- Robert Brockman as Nugget Morris
- William Hodge as Charles Swinbourne
- Chris Christensen as Bluey
- Peter Aanensen as 'Tiger' Martin
Guests
International screenings
Episodes of The Magic Boomerang were also screened in Canada, United Kingdom, Italy and Zimbabwe.[1]
Remaining episodes
The National Film and Sound Archive holds 25 episodes, while the National Archives of Australia holds copies of all 45 episode in their audio-visual collection.[3]
Episodes
Series 1
No. overall | No. in series | Title | Original air date |
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1 | 1 | "The Discovery" | 2 May 1965[2] |
2 | 2 | "Christmas Cracker" | 9 May 1965[4] |
3 | 3 | "A Visit From Grandma" | 16 May 1965[5] |
4 | 4 | "Wombat Finds A Friend" | 23 May 1965[6] |
5 | 5 | "The Hunter" | 30 May 1965[7] |
6 | 6 | "No Mail Today" | 6 June 1965[8] |
7 | 7 | "A Matter of Survival" | 13 June 1965[9] |
8 | 8 | "The Bushranger" | 20 June 1965[10] |
9 | 9 | "Ill Wind" | 27 June 1965[11] |
10 | 10 | "The Thief Who Believed in Magic" | 5 July 1965[12] |
11 | 11 | "Fire Trap" | 12 July 1965[13] |
12 | 12 | "The Hypnotist" | 19 July 1965[14] |
13 | 13 | "The Uncatchables" | 26 July 1965[15] |
14 | 14 | "North To Warralinga" | 2 August 1965[16] |
15 | 15 | "The Big Catch" | 9 August 1965[17] |
16 | 16 | "Moonlight Reef" | 16 August 1965[18] |
17 | 17 | "Aunt Matilda" | 23 August 1965[19] |
18 | 18 | "The Cattle Duffers" | 30 August 1965[20] |
19 | 19 | "The Saucer From Venus" | 6 September 1965[21] |
20 | 20 | "The Masked Man From Manangatang" | 13 September 1965[22] |
21 | 21 | "Moomba" | 20 September 1965[23] |
22 | 22 | "Gentleman Jackaroo" | 27 September 1965[24] |
23 | 23 | "Head of the River" | 4 October 1965[25] |
24 | 24 | "The Vanishing Spell" | 11 October 1965[26] |
25 | 25 | "The Stand-In" | 18 October 1965[27] |
26 | 26 | "Race Against Time" | 25 October 1965[28] |
27 | 27 | "The Auction" | 1 November 1965[29] |
28 | 28 | "A Lesson For Wombat" | 8 November 1965[30] |
29 | 29 | "Friend Or Foe" | 15 November 1965[31] |
30 | 30 | "The Good Turn" | Unknown[a] |
31 | 31 | "Pony Express" | 29 November 1965[32] |
32 | 32 | "The Last Lap" | 6 December 1965[33] |
33 | 33 | "Salt 'n' Pepper" | 13 December 1965[34] |
34 | 34 | "Mother's Day" | 20 December 1965[35] |
35 | 35 | "A Night at the Thumbleton's" | unknown |
36 | 36 | "My Friend Higgins" | unknown |
37 | 37 | "Stranger in Town" | unknown |
38 | 38 | "Mister Santa Claus" | 17 January 1966[36] |
39 | 39 | "The Messenger" | 24 January 1966[37] |
Series 2
No. | Title | Original air date | |
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40 | 1 | "Bushranger's Gold" | unknown |
41 | 2 | "Buried Treasure" | unknown |
42 | 3 | "Luck of The Game" | 13 June 1967[38] |
43 | 4 | "Boys' Camp" | unknown |
44 | 5 | "Double Trouble" | unknown |
45 | 6 | "Hollermakers Bargain" | unknown |
See also
Notes
- ^ This episode appears to have been skipped by the ABC due to a telecast of cricket
References
- ^ a b c d McFadden, Keith (11 May 1965). "Boys on camera". The Age. p. 15. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Magic Boomerang Bounces Back". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 29 April 1965. p. 1. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Session expired | RecordSearch | National Archives of Australia".[dead link]
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 6 May 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 13 May 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 20 May 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 27 May 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 3 June 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 10 June 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 17 June 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 24 June 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 1 July 1965. p. 9. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 8 July 1965. p. 9. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 15 July 1965. p. 9. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 22 July 1965. p. 9. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 29 July 1965. p. 9. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 5 August 1965. p. 9. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 12 August 1965. p. 9. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 19 August 1965. p. 9. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 26 August 1965. p. 9. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 2 September 1965. p. 9. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Television Programmes". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 9 September 1965. p. 9. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "TV – Monday". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 16 September 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "TV – Monday". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 23 September 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "TV – Monday". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 30 September 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "TV – Monday". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 7 October 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "TV – Monday". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 14 October 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "TV – Monday". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 21 October 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "TV – Monday". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 28 October 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "TV – Monday". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 4 November 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "TV – Monday". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 11 November 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "TV – Monday". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 25 November 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "TV – Monday". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 2 December 1965. p. 9. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "TV – Monday". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 9 December 1965. p. 9. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "TV – Monday". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 16 December 1965. p. 9. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "TV – Monday". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 13 January 1966. p. 9. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "TV – Monday". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 20 January 1966. p. 9. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "All of Victoria on Radio And TV". TV Radio Country Guide. The Age. 6 June 1967. p. 3. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
External links
- The Magic Boomerang at IMDb
- The Magic Boomerang on Classic Australian Television