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Issue Details: First known date: 1980... 1980 Sam's Luck
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Film Details - Australian Broadcasting Commission , 1980

Producers:

Keith Wilkes.

Production Companies:

Australian Broadcasting Commission.

Cast:

Primary cast members included David Clencie, Ernie Bourne, Dena McAbee, Paul Colombani, and Michael Carman.

Release Dates:

Aired between 7 July 1980 and 11 August 1980.

Notes:

List of episodes and broadcast dates

Note: episode synopses via the Australian Women's Weekly television guide for the week starting Sunday 25 January 1981, when the ABC replayed the series as part of a week devoted to Australian programming (see pp.24-34, supplement)

1. First aired 7 July 1980

[No synopsis]

2. First aired 14 July 1980

Synopsis: Sam's plan is working.

3. First aired 21 July 1980

Synopsis: The children attempt to earn money for their expenses and it is almost their downfall.

4. First aired 28 July 1980

Synopsis: Daniel wins a glamorous job, but the family's day quickly turns to alarm.

5. First aired 4 August 1980

Synopsis: Win helps Sam, Janny and Daniel organize a trash and treasure sale.No one expects the subsequent visit from the police.

6. First aired 11 August 1980

Synopsis: A surprise party for Daniel ends with everyone's future in jeopardy. Wing, however, has planned his own surprise.


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