The Unisexers
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 1975 |
| Founder | Cash Harmon Television |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Soap opera television series |
| Parent | Cash Harmon Television |
The Unisexers is an Australian soap opera television series created by Cash Harmon Television, the same production company behind the acclaimed soap Number 96. It was broadcast on the Nine Network for a brief period of three weeks in 1975.
Synopsis
The storyline of The Unisexers centers on a collective of young adults cohabiting in the former residence of a retired couple. They embark on establishing a denim jeans enterprise designed for both men and women, which aligns with the show's title.
Cast
- Walter Pym portraying Angus Melody
- Jessica Noad as Dora Melody
- Delore Whiteman in the role of Mrs Tripp
- Tina Bursill as Felicity
- Michele Fawdon playing Monica Parry
- Josephine Knur as Sally Pickles
- Tony Sheldon cast as Benjy Lewis
- Steven Tandy in the role of Julian 'Tinsel' Tinsley
- Patrick Ward as Cornelius 'Corny' Hastings
- John Paramor portraying Eustace
- Anne Grigg as Deirdre
- Sonia Hoffmann playing Brigitte
- Scott Lambert as Brian Parry
- Hugh Logan in the role of Humphrey 'Humph' Brown
- Brian Moll
- Toni Lamond portraying Mrs Lewis
Tenure
Although produced by Cash Harmon Television, the series faced challenges due to its early evening timeslot and insufficient audience numbers, resulting in its termination after only three weeks. The program consisted of a one-hour pilot episode followed by fifteen episodes each lasting thirty minutes.
Reception
Robert Fidgeon from the Herald Sun classified The Unisexers among "Australia's All-time Top 50 TV Turkeys," characterizing it as a "silly soap opera about a commune operating a jeans manufacturing business out of a dilapidated house." Featuring actors such as Tina Bursill, Michele Fawdon, Steven Tandy, and Tony Sheldon, the show was discontinued shortly after its debut.