Connect with us


Australian TV

Arcade (Channel 10 1980, Lorrae Desmond, Jeremy Kewley)

Published

on


Arcade was a short lived and very over hyped nightly soap soap style drama series telling stories of the staff who worked in a Sydney shopping mall. The show was deemed to be bad enough to be pulled after 30 of it’s 60 episodes. Actor Jeremy Kewley who played Robbie Stewart on the show said “Arcade” was NOT a Crawfords or Grundys series (as is often reported). It was one of the first shows (in Australia) financed and produced in-house by a Network (it is now more common – “Home and Away”, etc).

At the time, the 0-10 Network was being taken over by Rupert Murdoch and was being streamlined and changed into “Network Ten”. The in-house idea was a big part of the problem with “Arcade”. Each Channel/State put money into the show and had a say in it’s production. Hence the problems – Sydney wanted more raunchy stuff, Perth and Melbourne wanted more comedy, and so on. This also led to the strange situation of it being shown in different time slots around the country . .. . and one state running it longer than the others”

production details
Australia / Channel 10 / 60×30 minute episodes / Broadcast 1980

Creators: Bill Harmon, David Sale, Johnny Whyte / Executive Producer: Peter Bernardos / Producer: Bill Harmon / Music: Mike Perjanik

Advertisement

cast
PEGGY TOPPANO as Miriam Sparks
LORRAE DESMOND as Molly Sparks
GREG BEPPER as Joey Fellows
JEREMY KEWLEY as Robbie Stewart
PATRICK WARD as Craig Carmichael
OLGA TAMARA as Di Smith
CHRISTINE HARRIS as Tina Marshall
MIKE DORSEY as Vic Marshall
GARTH MEADE as Norman Pendleton
MAGGIE STEWART as Iris Pendleton
CORAL KELLY as Consuela McPhee
BILL CHARLTON as Len Crosby
AILEEN BRITTON as Joyce Blair
SYD HEYLEN as Walter Blair
TRACY MANN as Susie Blair
MARTIN PORTUS as Teddy Pullen
LUCY TAYLOR as Si Wan Soo
RAYMOND NOCK as Phillip Soo
SINAN LEONG as Mee Ling
JOY MILLER as Kitty Adams
DANNY ADCOCK as Duncan Adams
ANNE SEMLER as Magda Yokochek
ALLAN PENNEY as Mr Henderson


Alastair James is the editor in chief for Memorable TV. He has been involved in media since his university days. Alastair is passionate about television, and some of his favourite shows include Line of Duty, Luther and Traitors. He is always on the lookout for hot new shows, and is always keen to share his knowledge with others.

The Young and the Restless The Young and the Restless
News17 mins ago

The Young and the Restless, March 19, 2024, CBS

In the latest episode of CBS’s The Young and the Restless, airing on Tuesday March 19, 2024 at 12.30pm, viewers...

Today with Hoda & Jenna Today with Hoda & Jenna
News18 mins ago

Hilary Swank, Today with Hoda & Jenna, March 19, 2024, NBC

On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, don’t miss the latest episode of Today with Hoda & Jenna on NBC. From 10-11...

The Drew Barrymore Show The Drew Barrymore Show
News23 mins ago

Pilar Valdes, The Drew Barrymore Show, March 19, 2024, CBS

On Tuesday, March 19th, The Drew Barrymore Show returns on CBS with another exciting episode. Drew Barrymore is joined by...

GMA3: What You Need to Know GMA3: What You Need to Know
News24 mins ago

Jermaine Dupri, Adam Richman, GMA3: What You Need to Know, March 19, 2024, ABC

On Tuesday, March 19th, ABC presents another informative episode of GMA3: What You Need to Know. Tune in as Jermaine...

Good Morning America Good Morning America
News25 mins ago

Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Jarvis, Good Morning America, March 19, 2024, ABC,

Start your day right with the latest episode of Good Morning America on ABC airing on Tuesday March 19 at...

Who Won Jeopardy! Who Won Jeopardy!
News50 mins ago

Jeopardy! Recap, Winner & Final Answer, Monday March 18, 2024

In the latest episode of Jeopardy!, game five of the first-to-three 2024 Tournament of Champions (ToC) final, three contestants battled...

General Hospital Today General Hospital Today
News15 hours ago

General Hospital, March 18, 2024, ABC

On Monday, March 18, at 2:00 pm on ABC, the brand new episode of “General Hospital” promises to deliver some...

Tamron Hall Tamron Hall
News15 hours ago

Dedric and Krystal Polite, Tamron Hall, March 18, 2024, ABC

On Monday, March 18, 2024, at 10:00 am on ABC, the latest episode of “Tamron Hall” titled “Tamron’s Spring Refresh...

Great British Menu Great British Menu
News6 hours ago

The Finals: Starters, Great British Menu, 18 March 2024, BBC Two

Get ready for the brand new episode of Great British Menu, as national finals week kicks off with the starters...

Anton & Giovanni's Adventures in Spain Anton & Giovanni's Adventures in Spain
News6 hours ago

Series Premiere, Anton & Giovanni’s Adventures in Spain, 18 March 2024, BBC One

In the premiere episode of the brand new series “Anton & Giovanni’s Adventures in Spain,” Strictly Come Dancing stars Anton...

Panorama Panorama
News7 hours ago

Paying More for Less: Councils in Crisis, Panorama, 18 March 2024, BBC One

In the latest episode of Panorama, titled “Paying More for Less: Councils in Crisis,” viewers will be taken behind the...

Channel 4 Channel 4
News7 hours ago

Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure, 18 March 2024, Channel 4

In a thought-provoking and enlightening new documentary titled “Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure,” airing on Channel 4 on Monday 18...

Channel 4 Channel 4
News7 hours ago

24 Hours in A&E, 18 March 2024, Channel 4, “Season 32 Episode 3”

In the latest episode of Channel 4’s “24 HOURS IN A&E,” viewers are taken inside Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham,...

George Clarke's Remarkable Renovations George Clarke's Remarkable Renovations
News7 hours ago

Chiltern Hills Barber Shop, George Clarke’s Remarkable Renovations, 18 March 2024, Channel 4

In the latest episode of Channel 4’s “George Clarke’s Remarkable Renovations,” architect George Clarke continues to showcase the inspiring stories of...

Traffic Cops Traffic Cops
News7 hours ago

Traffic Cops, 18 March 2024, Channel 5, “Season 13, Episode 14”

In the latest episode of Channel 5’s “Traffic Cops,” viewers will once again be taken on a gripping journey alongside...

Channel 5 Channel 5
News7 hours ago

Coma Series Premiere, 18 March 2024, Channel 5

In the series premiere of the four part Channel 5 drama “Coma,” viewers are introduced to Simon, a devoted family...

Popular