The Garry McDonald Show

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The Garry McDonald Show is a 1977 Australian sketch show for television. It was shot in Gore Hill, Sydney for the ABC. John Eastway was the producer. [1] [2] It consisted of ten episodes. [3]

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References

  1. "Move over Norman, here comes Garry McDonald". The Canberra Times . Vol. 51, no. 14, 805. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 17 June 1977. p. 24. Retrieved 15 July 2020 via National Library of Australia.
  2. "the poor bastard". Tharunka . Vol. 23, no. 19. New South Wales, Australia. 22 August 1977. p. 12. Retrieved 15 July 2020 via National Library of Australia.
  3. "...alias Norman Gunston". The Australian Women's Weekly . Vol. 45, no. 4. Australia. 29 June 1977. p. 31. Retrieved 15 July 2020 via National Library of Australia.
  4. "'The Inventors' returns offering $2500 in cash". The Bananacoast Opinion . No. 132. New South Wales, Australia. 27 July 1977. p. 7. Retrieved 15 July 2020 via National Library of Australia.