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The Mismatch

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The Mismatch
Written byBarry Donnelly
Directed byKen Hannam
StarringJane Harders
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerEric Taylor
Running time70 mins
Production companyABC
Original release
NetworkABC
Release21 October 1979 (1979-10-21)

The Mismatch is a 1979 Australian television film about a separated couple.[1] It screened on the ABC as part of a Season of Plays.[2] Others in the series included:

  • Burn the Butterflies
  • Gail
  • Money in the Bank
  • The Rook Pool
  • Banana Bender.

Premise

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Marsha and Richard Harrington have separated but agree that Richard should move back home for the sake of their two daughters (he is an actor, she is a teacher). Their plans to lead separate lives proves difficult. She starts dating school teacher Courtney, he starts dating his producer's wife. Courtney is revealed to be corrupt and the wife has Richard fired from his series. Richard and Marsha eventually reconcile.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p107
  2. ^ "TV Guide". Sydney Morning Herald. 15 October 1979. p. 20.
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