About this season
Alvin Purple was an Australian television situation comedy series made by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 1976. The series followed continued adventures of the title character, previously featured in successful sex comedy feature films Alvin Purple and Alvin Purple Rides Again. Graeme Blundell reprises the role of Alvin in the series. Alvin cohabitates with a new character, flatmate Spike. 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, Jackie Weaver, Belinda Giblin, June Rich, Jane Harders, Pamela Gibbons, Kirrily Nolan, Peta Peita, Judy Lynne, Suzanne Church, Carla Hoogeveen, Chantal Contouri, Anya Saleky. Dawn Lake and Leonard Teale also acted in the series.
Episodes (13)
1. A Million Reasons: Part One
Aired 13 August 1976 • 30 min
2. A Million Reasons: Part Two
Aired 20 August 1976 • 30 min
3. Like Son, Like Father
Aired 27 August 1976 • 30 min
4. Hospitality
Aired 3 September 1976 • 30 min
5. The Postman
Aired 10 September 1976 • 30 min
6. Purple Stork
Aired 17 September 1976 • 30 min
7. The Hustled
Aired 24 September 1976 • 30 min
8. Have a Go, Rod!
Aired 1 October 1976 • 30 min
9. Rhythm Method
Aired 8 October 1976 • 30 min
10. Footy Widow
Aired 15 October 1976 • 30 min
11. O Death, Where Is Thy Sting?
Aired 15 October 1976 • 30 min
12. London Derriere
Aired 29 October 1976 • 30 min
13. Ciao Alvin
Aired 5 November 1976 • 30 min