Historical information

This is an illustrated booklet which presents a concept proposal for 'The Flying Dogtor' television programme - described as a new kind of comic strip for television, with animal characters from the Australian bush. The hero is the great Dogtor Dane and the crafty villain is Carson Carpetbag. Two child psychologists were consulted. At the back of the booklet, sketches were inserted (item D256).

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, illustrated, printed and bound in a cardboard folder with a TV shaped cut out. 9 pages.

Inscriptions & markings

Doodles on front cover.