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'''''Taurus Rising''''' is an Australian [[soap opera]] produced by the [[Reg Grundy Organisation]] and Dixie Normus for the [[Nine Network]] in 1982. Originally intended by the network to be a replacement for ''[[The Sullivans]]'', the series was one of a number of attempts to provide an Australian alternative to the glossy American supersoaps ''[[Dallas (1978 TV series)|Dallas]]'' and ''[[Dynasty (1981 TV series)|Dynasty]]'' and featured two wealthy [[Sydney]]-based feuding families, the Brents and the Drysdales. To this end, it represented something of a stylistic departure for Grundy's. Unlike most other Australian soap operas which were recorded on [[videotape]], ''Taurus Rising'' was shot entirely on film. |
'''''Taurus Rising''''' is an Australian [[soap opera]] produced by the [[Reg Grundy Organisation]] and Dixie Normus for the [[Nine Network]] in 1982. Originally intended by the network to be a replacement for ''[[The Sullivans]]'', the series was one of a number of attempts to provide an Australian alternative to the glossy American supersoaps ''[[Dallas (1978 TV series)|Dallas]]'' and ''[[Dynasty (1981 TV series)|Dynasty]]'' and featured two wealthy [[Sydney]]-based feuding families, the Brents and the Drysdales. To this end, it represented something of a stylistic departure for Grundy's. Unlike most other Australian soap operas which were recorded on [[videotape]], ''Taurus Rising'' was shot entirely on film. |
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| Taurus Rising | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama Soap opera |
| Created by | Reg Watson |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 21 |
| Production | |
| Production company | Reg Grundy Organisation |
| Original release | |
| Network | Nine Network |
| Release | 27 July – 17 December 1982 |
Taurus Rising is an Australian soap opera produced by the Reg Grundy Organisation and Dixie Normus for the Nine Network in 1982. Originally intended by the network to be a replacement for The Sullivans, the series was one of a number of attempts to provide an Australian alternative to the glossy American supersoaps Dallas and Dynasty and featured two wealthy Sydney-based feuding families, the Brents and the Drysdales. To this end, it represented something of a stylistic departure for Grundy's. Unlike most other Australian soap operas which were recorded on videotape, Taurus Rising was shot entirely on film.
It cost $2 million to make.[1]
Taurus Rising proved to be an expensive failure after it failed to win an audience and was cancelled after 21 episodes. The series did later prove popular in international markets and was subsequently sold to American cable television, marketed as a 21-part "miniseries".
Cast
| The Brents | |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Brent | Annette Andre |
| Mike Brent | Andrew Clarke |
| Harry Brent | Gordon Glenwright |
| The Drysdales | |
| Ben Drysdale | Alan Cassell |
| Faith Drysdale | Betty Lucas |
| Keith Drysdale | Andrew Sharp |
| Phil Drysdale | Damon Herriman |
| Elizabeth Drysdale | Marina Finlay |
| Isabella Drysdale | Georgie Sterling |
| Other characters | |
| Alice Blake | Linda Newton |
| Sam Farrer | Michael Long |
| Libby Hilton | Diane Craig |
| Malcolm Adams | Vic Hawkins |
| Marie | Jessica Noad |
References
- ^ "For 'Taurus Rising', success is in the stars". The Australian Women's Weekly. National Library of Australia. 11 August 1982. p. 26. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- Mercardo, A., 2004, Super Aussie soaps. North Melbourne: Pluto Press.
External links
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- Australian television soap operas
- Nine Network shows
- Television shows set in New South Wales
- 1982 Australian television series debuts
- 1982 Australian television series endings
- 1980s Australian television series
- English-language television programs
- Television series produced by The Reg Grundy Organisation
- Australian television show stubs