Motel (TV series)
| Company type | Television soap opera |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Defunct | 1969 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
| Products | Television series |
Number of employees | 13 (main cast) |
Motel was an Australian television soap opera produced by the Seven Network at the ATN-7 studios between 1968 and 1969.
The storyline of Motel revolved around the Gillian family managing the fictional Greenfields Motel, bearing similarities to the British soap Crossroads.
Selected cast
- Tony Bazell as Mark Jefferies
- Jack Thompson portraying Bill Burke
- Jill Forster in the role of Gaye Gillian
- Enid Lorimer as Bunty Creighton
- Brian James playing Paul Drennan
- Ross Higgins as Reverend Larcombe
- Gregory Ross taking on Chris Gillian
- Noel Trevarthen as Rod Gillian
Production
The production involved thirteen main cast members and required three days of studio filming each week. Episodes were 30 minutes long and broadcast four times weekly during midday, with additional repeats scheduled late at night. Filmed in black-and-white, the series comprised a total of 135 episodes. Among its prominent writers was Creswick Jenkinson.
Reception
According to writer Richard Lane, Motel achieved considerable success in its intended daytime slot. However, when Channel Seven re-aired the show during primetime hours, it did not attract strong viewership, underscoring difficulties related to programming decisions.