this page is dedicated to the entire cast, and crew for making such a great programme, and Mr. Crawford for making if posible.

MEET AUSTRALIA'S FIRST FAMILY, The Sullivans

MORE FIRSTS THAN ANY OTHER AUSTRALIAN TV SERIES

First Australian series to be sold in over 30 worldwide markets. First Australian series to run continually for over 7 years overseas.
First with the awards and number one with the critics. Longest running and most successful overseas daytime serial in the U.K.

A NATION AT WAR - A FAMILY AT HOME

The Sullivans is the story of a typical family from 1939 just before the outbreak of war, up to 1945 when human re-adjustment was not easy.
It‘s about quiet courage. It's about ordinary people trying to get on with life in the shadow of a world war.
Made by Crawford Productions (International)
The program was made between 1976 and 1982, and amounted to 558 hours of television in 1114 episodes.
Originally, scheduled for a thirteen week run, it was extended. The theme music titled 'Reflections' was written by Geoff Harvey.

The Cast
Dave Sullivan..Paul Cronin Grace Sullivan..Lorraine Bayly Doctor Donovan(Grace's father)..Keith Eden Harry J Sullivan..Michael Caton Rose, Harry's wife(1)..Maggie Dence Lou, Harry's wife(2)..Annie Byron Tom Sullivan..Steven Tandy Angelique ... Tracy Mann Patty Sullivan(nee Spencer)..Penny Downie Terry Sullivan..Richard Morgan Terry's wife.(actress 1)..Toni Vernon Caroline Sullivan(actress2)..Genevieve Picot Kitty Sullivan..Susan Hannaford Robbie McGovern..Graham Harvey Gracie Sullivan..Lisa Dewhurst John Sullivan..Andrew McFarlane Anna Kauffmann, John's wife(1)..Ingrid Mason Nadia, John's wife(2)..Vera Plevnik Geoffery Sulllivan (Johnson).Jamie Higgins Mary Sullivan..Dinah Shearing Jim Sullivan..Andy Anderson Alice Sullivan(nee Morgan)..Megan Williams Maureen Sullivan..Fiona Paul Steve Sullivan..David Clencie Mr.Arthur Pike (husband 2)..Wallas Eaton Mrs Ida Pike (Mrs Jessop)..Vivean Gray Archie (husband 1)..never appeared Ernest 'erger' O'Keefe..Peter Harvey Wright Horace 'Orible' Brown..Nick Waters Leslie 'Magpie' Maddern..Gary Sweet 'Gorgeous' Williams..Bruce Kilpatrick Mr. Hardwick..Denzil Howson Russell Hardwick .. David Cameron Ruby Hardwick .. Gwyneth Hughes Alan Cochrane .. Geremy L Kewley Mr. Patterson .. Reg Evans Mrs. Patterson .. Lois Ramsey Mary Downer .. Judith Roberts Rev. Roland .. Paul Karo Mr. Peterson .. Campbell Copelin	Dr. Harris .. Brian Harrison Sam Kendall .. Sean Scully John Albert .. Pip Wincer Mr. Logan ... Terry McDermot Buffy Turnbull..Sigrid Thornton Mrs Turnbull..Gerda Nicholson Norm Baker..Norman Yemm Melina, Norm's wife(1) ... Chantel Contouri Maggie Hayward, Norm's wife(2)..Vikki Hammond Paul Hayward ... Alister Smart Julianna Sleven..Saski Post Jack Fletcher..Reg Gorman Beryl Fletcher..Patsy King Patrick Sullivan..Gerry Duggan Grandpa Sullivan..Charles Norman Grandma Sullivan..Joan Leitch Det.Sgt.Shearer..Noel Trevarthen Bert Duggan..Peter Hehir Michael Watkins..John Walton Mrs Watkins..Myra De Groot Ray Kirk..Alistair Browning Kate Meredith..Ilona Rodgers Sally Meredith..Lisa Crittenden Chris Merchant..John Waters Billy Brinkley..Francis Bell Mr.Jarvis..Fred Parslow Lil Duggan, nee Patterson .. Noni Hazlehurst Frank Errol..Damon Herriman Flynn Errol..Peter Ford Father Mulcahy..John Orcsik Barrington..Roger Oakley Squizzy...David Robson Peter Robinson(Kitty's boyfriend)..Nick Holland Phil Chambers ... Paul Young Helmut Bruchner .. Burt Cooper George .. Gus Mercurio The actor playing a lecturer at John's medical college and in a later episode as a farmer is Gail's father, the one time garage owner in Neighbours. Ernie Bourne any others?????

A couple of celebrities who did appear in their early days were Mel Gibson! and also Kylie Minogue!

PAUL CRONIN IS DAVE SULLlVAN, A good father and husband. He's solid, easy going and dependable.
LORRAINE BAYLY IS GRACE SULLIVAN, Sensible, sensitive wife. Her gentleness has a settling effect on the family.
STEVEN TANDY IS TOM SULLlVAN, The restless l8-year-old son. He's a rebel without a cause
ANDREW McFARLANE IS JOHN SULLlVAN, Their 20year-old student son. His quiet manner belies an inner strength.
INGRID MASON IS ANNA KAUFFMANN, his pretty German-born fiance, who later becomes his wife.
NORMAN YEMM IS NORM BAKER, Dave's best friend. Together they survived the first world war until the outbreak of the 2nd war.
RICHARD MORGAN IS TERRY SULLIVAN the youngest son of the family, and SUSAN HANNAFORD IS KITTY SULLIVAN their only daughter.

Dave and Grace Sullivan, - Anna and Andrew Sullivan, - Tom Sullivan. Norm Baker This wonderful programme has been a pet love mine for many years. I met Dave Sullivan (actor Paul Cronin) on a recent visit to Australia, and have a number of the shows on video. I'd be pleased to hear from any other 'Sullivans' enthusiasts, or am I the only one? I'd love to know where these actors are now!???

Click here for more details of the John Sullivan Story
Click here for more details of the Actors
Click here for more details of the Characters
Click here for the Sullivan's Scrap Book
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