Mother and Son – The Clock (1991)
Synopsis
Maggie (Ruth Cracknell) has stolen a clock from a neighbour’s house where she’s been snooping. The house is for sale and is open for inspection. The real estate agent (Paula Duncan) saw her take the clock and comes across the road to get it back, thus ruining Arthur’s (Garry McDonald) hopes of a quiet Saturday at home.
Curator’s notes
Writer Geoffrey Atherden offers a deft spin on the eccentric character of Maggie Beare, who assumes that something that’s misplaced must be stolen. When Robbie (Henri Szeps) the older son arrives with a plan to deceive his wife so he can play golf with his mates, we have one of the oldest gags in the business although with Maggie involved, it has a new and very funny twist.
Atherden began his writing career with sketches for the Sydney University Architecture reviews. He followed that up with writing for Aunty Jack while he was a practising architect. Mother and Son (1984–1993), his first situation comedy, was an instant success. His next sitcom Grass Roots became another hit series.
Original aspect ratio: 4 x 3 (TV)
Original censorship rating: PG
| Production company | ABC |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Geoff Portmann |
| John O'Grady | |
| Executive producer | John O'Grady |
| Script editor | John O'Grady |
| Writer | Geoffrey Atherden |
| Cast | Ruth Cracknell |
| Paula Duncan | |
| Ric Hutton | |
| Garry McDonald | |
| Judy Morris | |
| Henri Szeps |
