External Rating36%
196930 Min.Beendet

Woobinda

Sender:ABC

Vorherige Episode

S01E39 - "Silent Witness"

Ausgestrahlt am Feb 24, 1970, 10:00 AM

Nächste Episode

Serie beendet

Beschreibung

"WOOBINDA - ANIMAL DOCTOR" is an Australian series that primarily showcases the Australian bush, countryside, and its captivating wildlife. The story revolves around a veterinary surgeon who lives near an unnamed country town called Gatten's Creek. The series features appealing human characters, led by the titular animal doctor, John Stevens (played by Don Pascoe), along with his assistant, Peter Fischer (played by Lutz Hochstraate), who is of German descent. John Stevens has a teenage daughter named Tiggie (portrayed by Sonia Hoffman) and an adopted Aboriginal son, Kevin (played by Bindi Williams). He is also supported by an elderly retainer, Jack (portrayed by Slim De Grey). In keeping with television tradition, John Stevens is a widower, continuing the familiar trope in such series.

Details

Status
Beendet
Sprache
English
Laufzeit
30 min
Erstausstrahlung
June 3, 1969
Beendet
February 24, 1970
Sendeplan
Tuesday um 20:00

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Episoden (1 Staffel · 39 Episoden)

Not my Kind of Country

A raging bushfire endangers a runaway boy, as well as Kevin and the boy's mother, who are searching for him. All three find themselves trapped by the flames.

Jun 3, 1969

30 Min.

Smoke Signals

While flying over the outback, John Stevens encounters an Aboriginal man with acute appendicitis and must cooperate with him.

Jun 10, 1969

30 Min.

Crocodile Hunters

Three American business executives embarked on a photographic safari in crocodile-infested swamps, but only two returned to Stevens' home.

Jun 17, 1969

30 Min.

Trouble with Chico

Stevens finds himself involved with a diamond robbery when he baby-sits a trained chimpanzee named Chico.

Jun 24, 1969

30 Min.

The Exterminators

A group of cattlemen decides to organize a hunt for the kangaroos, which they believe are carriers of the deadly disease anthrax spreading among their cattle.

Jul 1, 1969

30 Min.

Eye Witness

Stevens discovers that a young immigrant has smuggled a puppy into the country. Fearful of losing it, the boy runs away and innocently gets involved in a bank robbery chase.

Jul 8, 1969

30 Min.

The Crop Duster

When a farmer sprays insecticide on his crops, Stevens discovers that the powder threatens a colony of koalas.

Jul 15, 1969

30 Min.

Birds Of A Feather

While returning a champion mare to its owner, Jack and Kevin encounter men who are illegally trapping birds to smuggle overseas.

Jul 22, 1969

30 Min.

The Rustler

A dishonest veterinarian attempts to persuade a cattle owner that his cattle are seriously ill and should be immediately removed from the property and destroyed. The veterinarian then plans to steal and sell the herd.

Jul 29, 1969

30 Min.

Nine Lives

A cat has been bequeathed a significant sum of money in its owner's will, which can only be claimed by the relatives upon the natural death of the animal. The late owner's eccentric nephew, Willy, has pressing gambling debts and makes unsuccessful attempts to sell the cat in order to access the money.

Aug 5, 1969

30 Min.

Bounty Hunter

A valuable thoroughbred horse escapes from its horsebox after a road accident, and Kevin goes out to search for it.

Aug 12, 1969

30 Min.

Panic

An Army plane carrying an atomic device and a deadly virus crashed in the Gattens Creek area.

Aug 19, 1969

30 Min.

That's What Friends Are For

Colin Greaves, a champion polo player, is thrown from his horse during a match and suffers a severe leg injury. He becomes disillusioned and loses his will to recover.

Aug 26, 1969

30 Min.

Sound Of Danger

Tiggie and Kevin's efforts to care for a sick platypus are ruined by the sudden arrival of mining prospectors.

Sep 2, 1969

30 Min.

A Dog's Best Friend

An eccentric old man who cares for a house full of stray dogs is to be evicted from his home by a new and ruthless owner.

Sep 9, 1969

30 Min.

Nobody Comes Here Anymore

The Stevens family visits an island bird sanctuary so Kevin can release a bird he has been caring for. They encounter a dangerous gang of counterfeiters who are using the island as a hideout.

Sep 16, 1969

30 Min.

The Runaways

While flying a seriously ill dog back to Gattens Creek, Kevin and Peter Fischer find themselves involved in an elopement and are forced to make a detour. While flying a seriously ill dog back to Gattens Creek, Kevin and Peter Fischer become involved in an elopement and are forced to take a detour.

Sep 23, 1969

30 Min.

Deadly Cargo

John Stevens investigates a case of rabies and unwittingly gets involved with a gang of smugglers.

Sep 30, 1969

30 Min.

Trapped

Jack, Peter, and Kevin work feverishly to save a prize Australian Silkie dog trapped under tons of rock at an excavation site.

Oct 7, 1969

30 Min.

Sleeping Dogs Don't Lie

The Stevens family travels to Sydney for a veterinary convention and gets involved with an eccentric old woman who takes them on a thrilling tour of Sydney Harbour. 

Oct 14, 1969

30 Min.

The Champion

Foul play is discovered the night before a big sheepdog competition in Gattens Creek. Stevens is called in and catches the culprit.

Oct 21, 1969

30 Min.

Doctor Fugitive

Stevens is attacked by two escaped prisoners and, due to his memory loss, is mistaken for one of them.

Oct 28, 1969

30 Min.

Noel's Ark

An eccentric pianist arrives in Australia on his yacht with his exotic pets—animals and birds collected from around the world. While ashore, his yacht is set adrift.

Nov 4, 1969

30 Min.

A Life For A Life

Peter and Kevin become involved with an old Aboriginal and his dying camel, and Jack Johnson narrowly misses death.

Nov 11, 1969

30 Min.

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