Mother and Son 1984
What is Mother and Son?
Mother and Son is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 42
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 16, 1984
- Networks
- ABC TV
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Mother and Son is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by ABC TV. Current status: Ended. Spans 6 seasons and 42 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A beloved Australian sitcom about a meddling mother and her patient son.”
- Multiple Logie Award winner
- Strong performances by Ruth Cracknell and Garry McDonald
- Memorable jazz‑standard theme song
- Humor reflects its 1980s‑1990s Australian context
Watch it if you enjoy classic Australian comedy with award‑winning performances.
The series offers light‑hearted family humor suitable for general audiences.
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When did the series originally air?
It aired from 16 January 1984 until 21 March 1994.
Who created and wrote the show?
Geoffrey Atherden AM created and wrote the series.
Who are the main cast members?
The show stars Ruth Cracknell, Garry McDonald, Henri Szeps, and Judy Morris.
What awards did the series win?
It was a multiple Logie Award‑winning sitcom.
What is the theme music?
The theme features the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra playing the 1920s jazz standard "I Want a Girl".
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