Class of '74
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television production |
| Founded | March 1974 |
| Founder | John Edwards |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Parent | Reg Grundy Organisation |
Class of '74—which was later retitled Class of '75—is an Australian soap opera created by John Edwards and developed by Alan Coleman. The production was handled by the Reg Grundy Organisation and aired on the Seven Network. The series debuted in March 1974, initially presented in black-and-white before switching to colour during its second season. It comprised 290 episodes, each with a duration of 30 minutes, and was broadcast five evenings per week at 7 pm.
The narrative is set within the fictional Waratah High School, exploring the relationships and dynamics among educators, staff members, and pupils, with a primary focus on teenage viewers. The Marist Singers of Eastwood contributed backing vocals to the series' soundtrack. Peter Maxwell served as executive producer and occasionally took on directing duties.
Teachers, staff and adults
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Leonard Teale | Mr. Charles Ogilvy – Principal of the school |
| John Hamblin | Mr. Donald Blair – Deputy Principal |
| Gordon Glenwright | Hubbard (the janitor) |
| Jeanie Drynan | Mary Dunstan |
| Vince Martin | Gary Evans / Jack Christiansen |
| Jan Kingsbury | Maureen Blair |
| Chuck Danskin | Glen Turner |
| Allan Lander | Father Paul Kennedy |
| Carol Vincent-Smythe | Barbara Young |
| Phillip Ross | David Willard |
| Judy Ferris | Ruth Howard |
| Edward Howell | James Findlay |
Students
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| John Diedrich | Barry Collins |
| Anne Louise Lambert | Peggy Richardson |
| Megan Williams | Ann Watson |
| Joanne Samuel | Sue Taylor |
| Carla Hoogeveen | Julie Armstrong |
| Kevin Wilson | John Ward |
| Chris Cummings | Greg Simpson |
| Barbara Llewellyn | Nora Hayes |
| Adrian Bernotti | Tony Bianco |
| Terry Peck | |
| Sharon Higgins | Jackie Howard |
| Greg Bepper | Dean Howard |
Additional cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Anne Charleston | Faith Adam |
| Abigail | Angelique Dupree |
| Peta Toppano | Gina Ferrari |
| Briony Behets | Jorja Jones |
| Peter Bensley | Dennis Braithwaite |
| Angela Punch-McGregor | Jane Potter |
| Marty Rhone | Tom Carter |
| Peter Flett | Rick Harris |
| Bronwyn Winter | Loretta Day |
| Patrick Ward | Sam Wandsworth |
Throughout the entire duration of the series, cast members Leonard Teale, John Hamblin, and Gordon Glenwright remained consistent in their roles.
See also
External links
- Aussie Soap Archive: Class of '74 — Comprehensive overview and critique; Archived 19 April 2020
- Class of 74 at the National Film and Sound Archive
- Articles with short description
- 1974 Australian television series debuts
- 1975 Australian television series endings
- 1970s high school television series
- 1970s teen drama television series
- 1970s television soap operas
- Australian television soap operas
- Australian high school television series
- Seven Network original programming
- Television series produced by The Reg Grundy Organisation
- Television shows set in New South Wales
- Black-and-white Australian television shows
- Australian English-language television shows
- Television series about educators
- Australian television series about teenagers
- Australian teen drama television series