Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 49 The Serpent Net, 1963

Historical information

The Flying Dogtor, helping solve the mystery of a monster or sea serpent that was wandering the lakes and tunnels of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, noticed strange things happening: a speedboat driven by a snakey-looking person and a lookout tower operated by spiders, it seemed... Later, a plan to trap the serpent in an underground tunnel was arranged by The Flying Dogtor. He asked for several things: a team of fisherman; a large fishing net; two fast fishing boats; and an enormous canvas bag.

Significance

The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).

Physical description

Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 2 pages

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten pencil edits and additions.

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