Skippy

Season 3

Skippy, created by actor John McCallum and film director Lee Robinson, was produced for the Nine Network from 1966 to 1968. It told the adventures of a young boy and his intelligent pet kangaroo in Waratah National Park, outside Sydney. By the end of 1969, Skippy was reportedly screened in 80 countries-more than any other TV show in the world. It led to books, toys and a feature film called The Intruders (1969).

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13 Episodes

A Work of Art
E1
A Work of ArtA temperamental artist painting wildlife in the Nation Park demands Matt catch the vandals that have damaged his work. Skippy befriends the reclusive artist and acts as both muse and collaborator. With Ed Devereaux, Tonny Bonner, Ken James, Garry Pankhurst and featuring Skippy The Bush Kangaroo.
A Manner of Speaking
E2
A Manner of SpeakingWhile trying to do a good deed for Theresa Fiorini, Mark accidentally releases her father's cows from their paddock. Mark tries to impress the pretty girl by learning Italian but his language skills prove more useful with her father.
The Prince of Siam
E3
The Prince of SiamSonny gets a job with a local market gardener so he can earn some pocket money to donate to charity. Skippy asks his bush friends to help search for a lost cat — a potentially expensive rescue for Matt.
High Fashion
E4
High FashionSkippy, created by actor John McCallum and film director Lee Robinson, was produced for the Nine Network from 1966 to 1968. It told the adventures of a young boy and his intelligent pet kangaroo in Waratah National Park, outside Sydney. By the end of 1969, Skippy was reportedly screened in 80 countries-more than any other TV show in the world. It led to books, toys and a feature film called The Intruders (1969).
El Toro
E5
El ToroThe animal and patrons of Waratah National Park run for cover when a bull gets loose and runs amok. With Ron Shand as Gus, Michael Boddy as Fat Man, Norman Hodges as Thin Man, Redmond Phillips as Swagman, William Bowker as Artist, Nicky Graham as Old Lady, Maggie Dence as Soprano, Michael Caton as Young Man, Rona McLeod as Young Woman, Kildrummie Vincent, Linden Meadows as Brutus.
Mr. Duffy
E6
Mr. DuffyA travelling Irish cobbler claiming to be a descendant of Leprechauns takes Sonny and Skippy into a cave in search of treasure. Matt uncovers the man's shady past calling into question Skippy's discovery.
The Medicine Man
E7
The Medicine ManSonny receives a steady stream of animal visitors while sick and confined to his bed. A home-made cold remedy may hold the answer — if Mark can get Sonny will take it — and if it's the right medicine.
The Veteran
E8
The VeteranMatt's discovery of an abandoned sports car leads him into a violent encounter with the driver, a delusional war veteran who then takes Sonny hostage before stealing an aeroplane. With Kevin Miles as Steven Lansbury, Jill Forster as Mary Lansbury, Gerry Duggan as Sergeant Bannen, John Bonney as Pilot.
The Rainmakers
E9
The RainmakersSkippy, created by actor John McCallum and film director Lee Robinson, was produced for the Nine Network from 1966 to 1968. It told the adventures of a young boy and his intelligent pet kangaroo in Waratah National Park, outside Sydney. By the end of 1969, Skippy was reportedly screened in 80 countries-more than any other TV show in the world. It led to books, toys and a feature film called The Intruders (1969).
Up the Waratahs
E10
Up the WaratahsTwo confidence men who have placed a bet enlist the help of former pickpocket Nimble Norris to try to eliminate Mark Hammond, who is the captain of the local rugby union team, from the competition final, but Nimble begins to question his motives after he renews his acquaintance with Sonny and finds out he is Mark's brother.
Merry-Go-Round
E11
Merry-Go-RoundWhile visiting a travelling carnival, Sonny meets Carrie Mason, a girl who wants nothing in the world but to be a clown. Skippy falls in love with a wooden kangaroo on the carnival's merry-go-round. Carrie finds she has much in common with Skippy when they both decide to run away and join the carnival.
Pigeon Pair
E12
Pigeon PairSonny discovers what he believes is a timebomb but his father identifies the device as a pigeon racing clock. Upon returning the clock to its eccentric owner, Sonny and Mark are introduced to the colourful world of pigeon racing.
Fred
E13
FredSir Adrian, the Chairman of the National Park Trust, is outraged when he discovers protected wild flowers from Waratah National Park are being sold on the streets of Sydney. Working with the Hammonds, 'Uncle' Adrian is determined to catch the men responsible.