The Sullivans (1976)
The Sullivans is an Australian drama television series produced by Crawford Productions which ran on the Nine Network from 1976 until 1983. The series told the story of an average middle-class Melbourne family and the effect World War II had on their lives. It was a consistent ratings success in Australia, and also became popular in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Gibraltar and New Zealand.
Cast & Crew
- Director
Dave Sullivan Paul Cronin
Tom Sullivan Steven Tandy
Terry Sullivan Richard Morgan
Alice Watkins Sullivan Megan Williams
Jack Fletcher Reg Gorman
Maggie Baker / Maggie Hayward Vikki Hammond
Norm Baker Norman Yemm
Jim Sullivan Andy Anderson
Season 2
1977
50 episodes
Season 2 of The Sullivans premiered on February 7, 1977
February 17, 1940 – September 30, 1940 Grace faces the inevitable – her second son Tom will soon be leaving for the Middle East. As Tom departs he fears Christine may not wait for him to return? Dave Sullivan continues to struggle with indecision – will he re-enlist to fight in this war? Meanwhile Grace suspects that Dave is not telling her everything about his past with Maggie. The arrival of evacuee children from London disrupt home life for Jarvis and the Sullivan family. Newlyweds John and Anna face difficult times while in Palestine Bert Duggan awaits news from Lil. Is he a father yet?
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Keywords
- world war ii
- australia
- middle class
- melbourne, australia
- family relationships
- 1940s