Alvin Purple (TV series)
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Alvin Purple was an Australian television situation comedy series, made by the ABC in 1976.[1] The series followed continued adventures of the title character, previously featured in the successful sex comedy feature film Alvin Purple (1973) and its sequel Alvin Purple Rides Again (1974). It debuted on 19 August 1976.[2]
Alvin Purple | |
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Created by | Alan Hopgood |
Starring | Graeme Blundell Chris Haywood |
Country of origin | Australia |
No. of episodes | 13 |
Production | |
Running time | 30 min per episode |
Original release | |
Network | ABC |
Release | 13 August 1976 (1976-08-13) ā 1976 (1976) |
Graeme Blundell reprised the role of Alvin in the series. Alvin cohabitated with a new character, flatmate Spike (Chris Haywood). As in the films, various women inexplicably lust after Alvin. The women were played by a stream of recognisable Australian actresses in guest-starring roles including Tina Bursill, Jacki Weaver, Belinda Giblin, June Rich, Jane Harders, Pamela Gibbons, Kirrily Nolan, Peta Peita, Judy Lynne, Suzanne Church, Carla Hoogeveen, Chantal Contouri, Anya Saleky. Dawn Lake and Leonard Teale also acted in the series.[3][4]