Bobby Dazzler

Bobby Dazzler
GenreSitcom
Written byTerry Stapleton
Directed by
Starring
Theme music composerWayne Robinson
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes14
Production
Executive producers
ProducerHector Crawford
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time25 minutes
Production companyCrawford Productions
Original release
NetworkSeven Network
Release20 November 1977 (1977-11-20) –
3 March 1978 (1978-03-03)

Bobby Dazzler was an Australian television sitcom produced by Crawford Productions, starring pop singer John Farnham as the title characters, up-and-coming pop music star Bobby Farrell. The other regular cast members were Maurie Fields as Bobby's father Fred, an old vaudeville performer; and Olivia Hamnett as Bobby's officious manager, Della McDermott. Qing Ling was a regular special guest star as the singing bartender. It was aired on the Seven Network during the summer of 1977–78.[1]

Cast

Main

Regulars/guests

Etymology

The English word bobby-dazzler was originally a Yorkshire and Lancashire dialect term for a person who is considered (with affection) remarkable or excellent, shows smart dress sense or is maybe "flashy".[2][3][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Bobby Dazzler episode guide". Memorable TV. Archived from the original on 31 August 2007. Retrieved 28 October 2007.
  2. ^ "bobby-dazzler". Oxford English Dictionary. Archived from the original on 25 December 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  3. ^ "Appeal To Find Descendants Of United Legends". Newcastle United Football Club. 23 September 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  4. ^ Hutchinson, Lisa (8 June 2021). "33 long lost Geordie sayings which are so funny they should be brought back". ChronicleLive.co.uk. Retrieved 22 May 2023. 'A right bobby dazzler'; Translation: Phrase used to describe someone who thinks the world of themselves; could be because of their clothes, good looks or class status.
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