| Genre: | Drama |
| Director: | Frank Arnold |
| Starring: | Pat Bishop Ben Gabriel Anne Haddy Nick Tate |
| Theme Music Composer: | Laurie Lewis |
| Country: | Australia |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 2 |
| Num Episodes: | 23 |
| Runtime: | 60 mins |
| Channel: | ABC |
Dynasty is an Australian TV series that aired from 7 October 1970 to 6 October 1971, based on the 1967 Tony Morphett novel of the same name which had been previously adapted as a television play.[1] [2]
The novel was first adapted as a television play produced by the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC), and broadcast in October 1969 as one installment of an anthology series of unrelated plays under the title Australian Plays.[1] [3] [4]
The project was written by Morphett based on his novel, and directed in Melbourne by Oscar Whitbread.[5] Morphett had previously written for Australian Playhouse.[6]
Inventor Jim Richards (Terry Norris) seeks financial backing from the Mason Corporation for his new machine. He finds himself in the middle of a power struggle for control of the corporation, including a family dispute. David Mason uses his affair with his sister-in-law Kathy to his advantage.
Following the success of the TV play, a regular TV series was produced with a largely different cast.[1] [3] Premiering in July 1970, the first series consisted of 10 episodes, and the second and final series consisted of 13 episodes.[1] [3]
Dynasty follows media mogul Jack Mason and his grasping sons John, David and Peter.[3]
Twenty-three episodes were produced.[1]
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