Aunty Jack Introduces Colour
| Industry | Television |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television special |
Aunty Jack Introduces Colour is a unique television special derived from The Aunty Jack Show, which was broadcast on ABC on 28 February 1975. Produced two years following the conclusion of the original series, it brought back the central character Aunty Jack, portrayed by Grahame Bond, despite her character having died in 1973.[1] This brief five-minute program marked ABC's inaugural colour broadcast.[2] Although some original sketches were recorded in colour, they were initially transmitted in black and white; these coloured versions were later included in DVD collections.[2]
Features
In this special, Aunty Jack (Grahame Bond), Thin Arthur (Rory O'Donoghue), and Kid Eager (Garry McDonald) face off against a "colour monster" that is invading television. They become engulfed within the realm of colour TV as a colour wipe effect shifts ABC’s transmission to colour.[1] Despite their efforts to prevent the change—including Aunty Jack's attempt to employ a "colour remover"—the conversion advances.[3]
The production was formatted in a 4:3 aspect ratio.
Cast
- Aunty Jack – Grahame Bond
- Kid Eager – Garry McDonald
- Thin Arthur – Rory O'Donoghue
Broadcast dates
This special was broadcast in Australia on 28 February 1975, beginning just before midnight to coincide with the switch to colour television at midnight. This timing enabled it to become the first Australian programme aired in colour, ahead of commercial broadcasters who transitioned on 1 March 1975.