early years fan

Archie roach songs were used quite a bit, one which sticks in the memory is during Shane’s death scene “there is a garden”

I am currently watching reruns of another Australian medical drama All Saints which started in 1998, script writer was Bevan Lee in the first few seasons I can’t believe how many home and away early years actors have appeared in guest roles, including the ones who played Finn, Damian, Nicko, Celia, Pippa (Vanessa Downing). Justine Clarke plays a Dr and Georgie Parker plays head nurse. it’s a great series with some great Aussie actors.

Just rewatched the Barlow shooting scene on 7two. the sergeant was doing a good job talking him down, it’s unfortunate that Tom started mouthing off calling him gutless and making him more angry. Not the brightest idea to abuse and rile up an unstable nutter holding a gun ?

Was never a fan of Greg. Found him to be quite an unlikable character who took bobby for granted. Was so hoping when Frank turned up they would get back together and be written into the storyline to continue…

Yes in 1988 Tom and Pippa seemed very happy, with barely any arguments. Probably unrealistic given the stressors and family dynamics/issues and financial problems they had to deal with. Would put a massive strain on any marriage In contrast the Pippa/Michael era seems to be more realistic portrayal of a marriage with many arguments. Both seem to be unhappy and complaining a lot of the time, and Pippa (Debra Lawrence) seems tired and stressed.

I always wondered why the story writers would decide to have Dale die of cot death. Seems such a shame Pippa going through a pregnancy and birth for such a sad outcome. perhaps they thought she would be too busy with two young children to cope with, maybe it was just for the drama/ shock factor? it feels like they wrote the oregnancy in just because she was pregnant in real life?

Pretty sure the age of consent in Australia back then was 16.

Yes I found the narelle Steven relationship a bit off ? down the track the same with his relationship when he is a teacher with Selina when she is a student

The repeat guest appearances do play a big role… such as the recurring involvement of the group of mean girls at summer bay high, led by Alison Patterson. She plays the part very convincingly

I do have the sad piano music stuck in my head now from the sad scenes, it was played so often?

So I have finished watching all of 1988! yay that’s ticked off the bucket list. i agree todays episodes haves moved away so far from their roots. It’s been great to reminisce and look at it all through 2023 adult eyes, many laughs. also reinforced how much I did prefer the old Pippa and Tom, and the original cast members really hoping they release subsequent years episodes

End of Ep 220, Alfs face when he meets Roos Asian boyfriend? awkward? ep 222 calling David a “chink” repeatedly, and in the next breath denying he’s a rascist ?

Poor Bertram, ends up in such a bad way, from the accident caused by Carly and bobby It ruined his life. Then there is Phillip’s hand shut in the car door by Brett Maklin ruining his medical career, if these things were to occur in todays culture of legal action they would have probably sued the pants off of them.?

Episode 186, John Farnham visiting Sally. Classic ? Bad timing for the chicken pox, back in the days when most kids had it.

These days if any signs of those issues existed in families with violence or drug abuse from parents, all children would be removed.