Snowy (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Simpson Le Mesurier Films |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Products | Television drama thriller series |
Number of employees | 13 (episodes) |
Snowy is an Australian drama thriller television series that was broadcast on the Nine Network in 1993. Produced by Simpson Le Mesurier Films, the show ran for a single season consisting of 13 episodes and was not extended beyond that.
Synopsis
Taking place in 1949, Snowy centers on the Logan family who operate a hotel in Cooma, New South Wales, amid the development of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. This major infrastructure project turns the area into a vibrant frontier, drawing a mix of immigrants, adventurers, and varied personalities.
Cast
- Rebecca Gibney as Lilian Anderson
- Neil Melville as Jack Logan
- Lucy Bell as Kate Logan
- Bernard Curry as Michael Logan
- Catherine Wilkin as Molly Logan
- Jochen Horst as Wolfie Heimer
- Annie Jones as Eva Kovac
- William McInnes as Max Heimer
- Charlie Powles as Bernie O'Donnell
- Bill Kerr as Stuart McLachlan
- Wynn Roberts as Alf Rutherford
- Cliff Ellen as Cec Brookes
- Mike Bishop as Les Tremain
- Guest appearances included Alan Fletcher, Brett Climo, and Jacek Koman.
Episodes
The series’ 13 episodes were mainly directed by Paul Moloney and Ian Gilmour. Writers such as Roger Simpson and Vincent Gil contributed to the scripts. The show was aired on Nine Network from September through November 1993.
Home media
In May 2013, Umbrella Entertainment issued the full series on DVD, Blu-Ray, and through their streaming service.
| Title | Format | Ep # | Discs | Release Date | Bonus Features | Distributors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowy (Complete Series) | DVD | 13 | 4 | 1 May 2013 | Documentary: The Forerunner | Umbrella Entertainment |
| Snowy (Complete Series) | Umbrella Streaming | 13 | - | 1 May 2013 | Documentary: The Forerunner | Umbrella Entertainment |
Content Held By (National Film and Sound Archives)
| Season Title | Episodes | NFSA Content | Available For Viewing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowy | 13/13 | Complete episodes, production photographs, and related documentation |
Parody
Shortly after Snowy debuted, the Australian sketch comedy program The Late Show produced a four-minute parody sketch that aired on 11 September 1993. This comedic segment has been included in VHS and DVD collections highlighting the show’s best moments.
See also
External links
- Snowy at the Australian Television Information Archive