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Constellation

1960s television

Created by Maria Lewis

Featured in this constellation

1960s Australian TV miniature

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo

Four Corners

Homicide

Dead Calm

Destroyer

After its debut in the fifties, Australians rapidly became enthusiastic television viewers in the sixties as American imports started to be mixed with notable local productions.

1960s Australian TV miniature → Skippy the Bush Kangaroo