Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: 10
Type: Scripted
Rating: 3.5/10
Number 96
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1972, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Crime, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 3.5 across its 6 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Crime.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Tom Oliver
Ray Meagher
Anne Charleston
Abigail
Rowena Wallace
Bettina Welch
Pat McDonald
Paula Duncan
Seasons
Season 1
200 Episodes • Aired 1972-03-13
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
243 Episodes • Aired 1973-01-08
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
223 Episodes • Aired 1974-01-28
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
241 Episodes • Aired 1975-01-13
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 5
188 Episodes • Aired 1976-01-19
No season overview provided for this season.
