John Forrester Awaits the Light explained

Series:	Australian Playhouse
Season:	2
Episode:	8
Director:	Eric Taylor
Teleplay:	Michael Boddy
Length:	30 mins
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"John Forrester Awaits the Light" is the eighth television play episode of the second season of the Australian anthology television series Australian Playhouse.^{[1] [2] [3]} "John Forrester Awaits the Light" originally aired on ABC on 11 September 1967 in Sydney.^[4]

Plot

An ambitious young businessman (Peter Whitford) believes he should test his potential with women but Vera doesn't react to his overtures.

Cast

• Peter Whitford
• June Thody as Vera
• Hugh Scott

Production

It was the first of three plays by Michael Boddy done by Australian Playhouse. It was filmed in Sydney.^[5]

Reception

The Sydney Morning Herald said it "falls short on audience involvement."^[6]

Notes and References

1. News: . October 5, 1967 . On Television – It's tough for TV writers . 11.
2. News: Monday . . 42 . 11,790 . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 11 September 1967 . 23 February 2019 . 17 . National Library of Australia.
3. Stephen . Vagg . 60 Australian TV Plays of the 1950s & ‘60s . . February 18, 2019.
4. News: . TV Guide . 15 .
5. News: . Untitled . 3 August 1967 . 13.
6. News: 5 October 1967 . It's Tough for TV Writers . 11 . . Harry . Robinson.