''Glenview High'' is an Australian

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drama series produced by the

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for the

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between 1977 and 1978.

Story

English teacher Greg Walker (

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) transfers from the country to Glenview High, a tough high school in

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. He clashes with rebellious students Tony Moore (

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) and Danny Smith (Brett Hinch). Despite his toughness, Tony has a grudging respect for Mr Walker while Danny is only interested in being popular with the female students. Other staff at the school are efficient yet sympathetic principal Margaret Gibson (

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), and cynical science teacher Harry Carter (

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) who regards all students as the enemy. Greg's home life is also shown. He moves in with his brother Tom ( Ken James), who boards platonically with flight attendant Robbie Dean (

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) and the ditzy Jill Beamish (

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Cast

Main cast

as Greg Walker *

as Tony Moore * Brett Hinch as Danny Smith *

as Margaret Gibson *

as Harry Carter * Ken James as Tom *

as Robbie Dean *

as Jill Beamish

Guest cast

* Bruce Barry *

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as Robbie’s Dream Man *

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as Doyle * James Elliot *

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as Mrs O’Brien *

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as Val Deevney *

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as Mrs Mackay *

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as Susan *

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as Cheryl Harrison *

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as Mrs Wills *

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as Policenan *

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as Grant *

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as Kathleen *

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as Maxine *

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as Georgiana *

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as Pam Wilson *

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as Fiona * Frank Wilson *

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Production

The first season of 16 episodes cost $1 million dollars to make. The production team spent three moths of research time, working with teachers, students and the education department.

References

External links

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at ''Classic Australian Television''
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