Alvin Purple was an Australian television

Television

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 situation comedy

Situation comedy

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 series made by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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 in 1976.

The series followed continued adventures of the title character, previously featured in successful sex comedy feature films Alvin Purple

Alvin Purple

Alvin Purple was a 1973 Australian comedy film starring Graeme Blundell, written by Alan Hopgood and directed by Tim Burstall.It received largely negative reviews from local film critics. Despite this it was a major hit with Australian audiences...

(1973) and Alvin Purple Rides Again

Alvin Purple Rides Again

Alvin Purple Rides Again is a 1974 Australian sex-comedy film sequel to Alvin Purple. It was directed by David Bilcock and Robin Copping. It was rated M unlike its predecessor which was rated R. Alvin Rides Again still features a lot of full frontal nudity.-Plot:The irresistible Alvin Purple...

(1974).

Graeme Blundell

Graeme Blundell

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 reprises the role of Alvin in the series. Alvin cohabitates with a new character, flatmate Spike (Chris Haywood

Chris Haywood

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). As in the films various women inexplicably lust after Alvin. The women were played by a stream of recognisable Australian actors in guest starring roles including Tina Bursill

Tina Bursill

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, Jackie Weaver, Belinda Giblin

Belinda Giblin

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, June Rich, Jane Harders, Pamela Gibbons, Kirrily Nolan, Peta Peita, Judy Lynne

Judy Lynne

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, Suzanne Church, Carla Hoogeveen, Chantal Contouri

Chantal Contouri

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, Anya Saleky. Dawn Lake

Dawn Lake

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 and Leonard Teale

Leonard Teale

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also acted in the series .