TAGGED: 1970s
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The NFSA collection includes several Australian television appearances of Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds (1932-2016).

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This special edition of Open Air focused on the success of Australian soap operas in the United Kingdom.

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On the Inside is the main title theme from the 1979-1986 Australian soap opera Prisoner.

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Officer Joan Ferguson (Maggie Kirkpatrick) has been arrested for her complicity in the bank robbery executed by Rita Connors (Glenda Linscott).

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Joan Ferguson is transferred to another prison, as the Wentworth immates witness in silence.

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The opening credits of Punishment, episode 1. The first shot is reminiscent of its Prisoner counterpart, showing one of the characters walking amongst a crowd.

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In this scene Tim Jarrett (David Spencer) meets Rick Munro, played by Mel Gibson. In the first scene of this episode, Tim was arrested for a murder he did not commit.

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Kate Randall (Kris McQuade) visits her boyfriend Rick Munro (Mel Gibson) in prison.
Kate: Enjoying your vacation?
Rick: Yeah. There is only one thing wrong with it.
Kate: What's that?

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Rooftop protest rehearsal with Betty Bobbitt (Judy Bryant) and Val Lehman (Bea Smith). The scene is featured in episode 121.

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Sandy Gore (Kay White), Gerard Maguire (Jim Fletcher) and Jane Clifton (Margo Gaffney) during a break.