"Watch It" is the 19th

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episode of the first season of the Australian anthology television series '' Australian Playhouse''. "Watch It" was written by Richard Barry and directed by Storry Walton and originally aired on

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on 22 August 1966.

Plot

When watchmaker Ronnie meets a man with a very special wristwatch that "does everything" - it sets his partner Bill on the road to a spell in the cells.

Cast

* John Armstrong as Robbie *

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as Bill * Don Crosby *

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* Beverly Kirk * Roger Ward

Production

Designer Douglas Smith hired $3,500 worth of watches and clocks. It was reportedly Ed Devereaux's first comedy.

Reception

'' The Age'' TV critic said the plot "was rather thin... yet the story had its moments and a dialogue that sparked and entertained. It was even good fun. I should rate it as one of the best in the series." ''Filmink'' said "There are fun moments, superb production design with all those watches."

References

External links

* * 1966 television plays 1966 Australian television episodes 1960s Australian television plays Australian Playhouse (season 1) episodes {{tv-episode-stub