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A classic TV show from the 1970s, albeit one that has vanished into obscurity today. |
A classic TV show from the 1970s, albeit one that has vanished into obscurity today. |
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''Number 96'' was an Australian [[Prime Time Soap]] that followed the lives of residents of a block of flats in Sydney. It quickly gained notoriety for its subject matter, being the first TV show not only full frontal nudity and onscreen sex, but also a long-running homosexual relationship that drew no interest from other characters. It was made into a feature film in 1974 |
''[[Number 96]]'' was an Australian [[Prime Time Soap]] that followed the lives of residents of a block of flats in Sydney. It quickly gained notoriety for its subject matter, being the first TV show not only full frontal nudity and onscreen sex, but also a long-running homosexual relationship that drew no interest from other characters. It was made into a feature film in 1974. |
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An American version was also made, but was heavily [[Bowdlerised]] -- the sexual content was removed and the comedy was emphasized over the drama. |
An American version was also made, but was heavily [[Bowdlerised]] -- the sexual content was removed and the comedy was emphasized over the drama. |
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* [[Keep Circulating the Tapes]]: Only the Movie, a few episodes and a TV special have been released to DVD. |
* [[Keep Circulating the Tapes]]: Only the Movie, a few episodes and a TV special have been released to DVD. |
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* [[Missing Episode]]: Many of the Black-and-White episodes fell victim to a wipe-and-reuse policy |
* [[Missing Episode]]: Many of the Black-and-White episodes fell victim to a wipe-and-reuse policy |
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* [[Ms. Fanservice]]: This show launched Abigail's career. |
* [[Ms. Fanservice]]: This show launched Abigail's career. |
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Latest revision as of 02:32, 3 March 2020
A classic TV show from the 1970s, albeit one that has vanished into obscurity today.
Number 96 was an Australian Prime Time Soap that followed the lives of residents of a block of flats in Sydney. It quickly gained notoriety for its subject matter, being the first TV show not only full frontal nudity and onscreen sex, but also a long-running homosexual relationship that drew no interest from other characters. It was made into a feature film in 1974.
An American version was also made, but was heavily Bowdlerised -- the sexual content was removed and the comedy was emphasized over the drama.
Tropes used in Number 96 include:
- Keep Circulating the Tapes: Only the Movie, a few episodes and a TV special have been released to DVD.
- Missing Episode: Many of the Black-and-White episodes fell victim to a wipe-and-reuse policy
- Ms. Fanservice: This show launched Abigail's career.
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