Basically Black

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Overview

Adapted from the stage production of the same name, 'Basically Black' is a sketch comedy TV pilot that aired in 1973, and due to the provocative racial content, ABC never produced another episode. It stands as a historical milestone, the first television program and stage play completely created and written by Aboriginal Australians.

Cast: Gary Foley, Aileen Corpus, Bob Maza, Zac Martin, Bindi Williams

Director: Nicholas R. Parsons

Genres: Comedy

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Gary Foley

Aileen Corpus

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Bob Maza

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Zac Martin

Bindi Williams

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