Bobby Dazzler
| Company type | Television sitcom |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Founder | Crawford Productions |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television series |
| Parent | Crawford Productions |
Bobby Dazzler was an Australian television sitcom created by Crawford Productions, starring pop vocalist John Farnham in the role of Bobby Farrell, a rising star in the music industry. The cast included Maurie Fields portraying Fred Farrell, Bobby’s father and ex-vaudeville entertainer, alongside Olivia Hamnett as Della McDermott, who managed Bobby’s career. Qing Ling frequently appeared as a bartender with singing performances. This program was broadcast on the Seven Network during the summer season of 1977–78.
Primary
- John Farnham as Bobby Farrell
- Maurie Fields as Fred Farrell
- Olivia Hamnett as Della McDermott
Recurring and Guest Roles
- Terry Norris as Uncle Oz
- Carla Hoogeveen as Allison
- George Spartels as George
- Shane Porteous as Sergio
- Ernie Bourne as Seymour
- Andrew Sharp as Brook Carter
- Gabrielle Hartley as Katherine Carr
- Roy Day in roles of Carstairs / MC
- Rowena Wallace as Ruth Rierdom
- Sigrid Thornton as Anastasia
- Sheila Florance as Mrs Jollie
- Andrew McKaige as Studio Assistant
- Gwen Plumb as Dinner Guest 1
- Lucky Grills and Garry Meadows appearing as themselves
Etymology
The phrase bobby-dazzler comes from dialects in Yorkshire and Lancashire, used to describe an individual who stands out due to their striking or stylish appearance, often linked to fashionable attire or notable looks.