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20 Episodes 1984 - 1984
Episode 1
Martin quits Lone Sharks (fronted by Mark Edwards of The Runners) who are shown performing Crocodile Shoes. He moves into a warehouse with Darrell who is an amateur music photographer. Carol moves from Melbourne to Sydney for a new start and joins them. George has trouble collecting the rent for his brother Nick, whom he works for at his Travel Agency. Martin performs Down The Road.
Episode 2
Darrell shoots a music video and tries to talk Carol and Martin into forming a band to make some money while at the same time trying to buy time paying the rent to Nick. Carol sells her clothing designs at a local shop and gets a part time job at the café while at the Dole office, Martin tries to avoid work. George is invited to join the band as a bass player.
Episode 3
The band go to a record executives' party. Nick gives Darrell a one-month deadline to come up with the rent money. Christine breaks into the warehouse and stalks Martin. Carol pens Sweet and Sour. Martin introduces Christine to the band and she endears herself to the group by fixing their keyboard.
Episode 4
Darrell prepares for his 21st and talks the band into making their debut at the party. With help from her father, Christine starts practicing the saxophone again and joins the band.
Episode 5
After their first gig the band goes to the beach, dancing to Singing In The Shower. George and Nick's dad mistakenly buy 4000 dolls. Martin and Ric try to raise funds with an escape act in the mall while Nick and George ponder what to do with 4000 dolls. Nick's wife Nina is supportive of George's music.
Episode 6
Martin's mystery woman turns out to be his mother who wants to stay in touch. Darrell and George try to come up with an idea for how to sell the dolls. George stumbles as he tries to tell Christine how he feels. Christine and George perform Image of an Angel.
Episode 7
Darrell books the band's first proper gig playing at a pub. The demand for Carol's fashions outweighs her manufacturing capacity. George's attempt to invite Christine to his father's 65th birthday party misfires when she invites the entire band.
Episode 8
In mid-1983 Sydney a band called The Takeaways is formed. Initially it consists of Carol Howard, Martin Kabel and George Poulopoulos. Carol Howard (Tracy Mann) is an attractive vocalist and novice guitarist from Melbourne; she had pursued an acting career with little success but is now focused on her music. Carol wrote her first song on the train to Sydney. Martin Kabel (David Reyne)is an established, albeit unsuccessful, guitarist who wants to branch out from his current band: he would like to sing his own songs. Martin gets his chance with The Takeaways. George Poulopoulos (Arky Michael) is more interested in playing soccer for the Combined Hellenic Travel Agents but reluctantly joins to play bass. He learns how to play at the band's first practice session; slowly he overcomes his shyness to become a confident performer. Darrell Winters (Ric Herbert) sees a quick dollar to be made as their manager; Darrell talks the talk and tries to walk the walk. He sets out to organise their first gig: a backyard barbecue. Fortunately better gigs followed in various Sydney pubs. Their first jam sessions are in an old boot factory. Meanwhile Christine Yates (Sandra Lillingston)breaks into their house and rather than turn her in to the police they offer her a spot in their band. Christine's father, legendary 1960s saxophonist Shrug Yates (Martin Vaughan), taught her to 'feel' music while playing sax. Christine sings lead vocal on some songs. Initially they play their gigs using a drum machine until Johnny Black (Robin Copp), an established drummer, joins. Some six months later, The Takeaways release an independent single, Sweet and Sour, and await the pressing of their first album. They meet recording executives and media personalities including Ian "Molly" Meldrum and artist Jon English. They undertake a tour of Melbourne to promote the first single. There is some romantic tension between Carol and Martin, and between George and Christine.
Episode 9
Johnny is invited to join the band as drummer. Shrug informs Christine he's quitting music to go into marketing. Martin quits his cleaning job. Darrell interviews Ignatius Jones in a cemetery. George is in love - with Christine. Carol struggles to write her new song, No Focus.
Episode 10
Darrell shops the band's demo tape for No Focus to various radio stations only to be accused of stealing the song from the band Dead Lions whose song Psychosis sounds remarkably similar. Carol confronts Leo Farnsworth of Dead Lions and accuses him of stealing their song after Martin played it for him but he successfully proves her wrong. Inspired by Shrug starting his new job, Christine takes a job as a checkout chick. The band attends a Dead Lions gig where they are invited to become the bands new support act.
Episode 11
While out on a date with Carol, Leo offers to help her promote her songs in LA. Darrell gets a lesson in management while negotiating the band's contract. Carol takes a break from the band leaving Christine to take over as lead vocalist. Nick's father buys him and George a bus to use for "Sydney By Nite" tour - with George as driver. The band's first night opening for Dead Lions doesn't end well with the crowd chasing the band from the stage.
Episode 12
After being set up to fail in their support gig for Dead Lions, Darrell tries, and fails, to get the band out of their contract. Leo invites Carrol to join him when his band goes to America but Darrell questions Carrol's loyalty to the band when he finds out about the offer. Darrell uses his job a tour bus driver to deliver a German rugby team to the band's latest gig. Carrol turns down Leo's offer, preferring to make it to LA on her own - with the band.
Episode 13
Martin grows bored of the band's routine, playing the same songs to the same crowd in the same pub, and meets Charlie, an attractive musician who introduces him to her digital synthesizer. Darrell wants to get the band into a studio to record a demo tape but must book the band an out-of-town gig at a bowling club to pay the fee. Meanwhile, Nick buys a computer for the office and Carrol uses her fashion contact to promote the band.
Episode 14
Darrell discovers The Hoons, a garage band composed of a trio of underage delinquents whose success he hopes will be good for The Takeaways. Carol's feels under pressure for single-handedly looking after the band. Christine feels rejected by Martin now that he's seeing Charlie. Carol clashes with Charlie during rehearsal and again with Martin when he suggests she play the fashion show gig with the band. Christine invites Shrug to perform with the band. Promoter Brian Kawolsky introduces himself to Darrell. The money Carol makes from selling her fashions gives the band enough to record their demo tape.
Episode 15
In mid-1983 Sydney a band called The Takeaways is formed. Initially it consists of Carol Howard, Martin Kabel and George Poulopoulos. Carol Howard (Tracy Mann) is an attractive vocalist and novice guitarist from Melbourne; she had pursued an acting career with little success but is now focused on her music. Carol wrote her first song on the train to Sydney. Martin Kabel (David Reyne)is an established, albeit unsuccessful, guitarist who wants to branch out from his current band: he would like to sing his own songs. Martin gets his chance with The Takeaways. George Poulopoulos (Arky Michael) is more interested in playing soccer for the Combined Hellenic Travel Agents but reluctantly joins to play bass. He learns how to play at the band's first practice session; slowly he overcomes his shyness to become a confident performer. Darrell Winters (Ric Herbert) sees a quick dollar to be made as their manager; Darrell talks the talk and tries to walk the walk. He sets out to organise their first gig: a backyard barbecue. Fortunately better gigs followed in various Sydney pubs. Their first jam sessions are in an old boot factory. Meanwhile Christine Yates (Sandra Lillingston)breaks into their house and rather than turn her in to the police they offer her a spot in their band. Christine's father, legendary 1960s saxophonist Shrug Yates (Martin Vaughan), taught her to 'feel' music while playing sax. Christine sings lead vocal on some songs. Initially they play their gigs using a drum machine until Johnny Black (Robin Copp), an established drummer, joins. Some six months later, The Takeaways release an independent single, Sweet and Sour, and await the pressing of their first album. They meet recording executives and media personalities including Ian "Molly" Meldrum and artist Jon English. They undertake a tour of Melbourne to promote the first single. There is some romantic tension between Carol and Martin, and between George and Christine.
Episode 16
The band hit the recording studio to lay down Sweet And Sour. After Martin finally decides to show up, George admits his playing isn't good enough and quits the band but is allowed to become the band's manager. The band's gig is a success and on the way home they hear Sweet And Sour on the radio.
Episode 17
In mid-1983 Sydney a band called The Takeaways is formed. Initially it consists of Carol Howard, Martin Kabel and George Poulopoulos. Carol Howard (Tracy Mann) is an attractive vocalist and novice guitarist from Melbourne; she had pursued an acting career with little success but is now focused on her music. Carol wrote her first song on the train to Sydney. Martin Kabel (David Reyne)is an established, albeit unsuccessful, guitarist who wants to branch out from his current band: he would like to sing his own songs. Martin gets his chance with The Takeaways. George Poulopoulos (Arky Michael) is more interested in playing soccer for the Combined Hellenic Travel Agents but reluctantly joins to play bass. He learns how to play at the band's first practice session; slowly he overcomes his shyness to become a confident performer. Darrell Winters (Ric Herbert) sees a quick dollar to be made as their manager; Darrell talks the talk and tries to walk the walk. He sets out to organise their first gig: a backyard barbecue. Fortunately better gigs followed in various Sydney pubs. Their first jam sessions are in an old boot factory. Meanwhile Christine Yates (Sandra Lillingston)breaks into their house and rather than turn her in to the police they offer her a spot in their band. Christine's father, legendary 1960s saxophonist Shrug Yates (Martin Vaughan), taught her to 'feel' music while playing sax. Christine sings lead vocal on some songs. Initially they play their gigs using a drum machine until Johnny Black (Robin Copp), an established drummer, joins. Some six months later, The Takeaways release an independent single, Sweet and Sour, and await the pressing of their first album. They meet recording executives and media personalities including Ian "Molly" Meldrum and artist Jon English. They undertake a tour of Melbourne to promote the first single. There is some romantic tension between Carol and Martin, and between George and Christine.
Episode 18
Carrol is becoming increasingly uncomfortable with the growing focus on her as the face of the band. Darrel films a clip for the band's first single, Sweet and Sour, and they are interviewed on TV to promote it - with Carrol once again singled out.
Episode 19
Martin tires of Carrol getting the lion's share of the media attention and, anticipating her departure from the band, looks to get his solo act going by taking Darrel up on his offer to film a clip for his country act. The band drive to Melbourne but nothing goes according to plan and the band is forced to head home early and in debt.
Episode 20
In mid-1983 Sydney a band called The Takeaways is formed. Initially it consists of Carol Howard, Martin Kabel and George Poulopoulos. Carol Howard (Tracy Mann) is an attractive vocalist and novice guitarist from Melbourne; she had pursued an acting career with little success but is now focused on her music. Carol wrote her first song on the train to Sydney. Martin Kabel (David Reyne)is an established, albeit unsuccessful, guitarist who wants to branch out from his current band: he would like to sing his own songs. Martin gets his chance with The Takeaways. George Poulopoulos (Arky Michael) is more interested in playing soccer for the Combined Hellenic Travel Agents but reluctantly joins to play bass. He learns how to play at the band's first practice session; slowly he overcomes his shyness to become a confident performer. Darrell Winters (Ric Herbert) sees a quick dollar to be made as their manager; Darrell talks the talk and tries to walk the walk. He sets out to organise their first gig: a backyard barbecue. Fortunately better gigs followed in various Sydney pubs. Their first jam sessions are in an old boot factory. Meanwhile Christine Yates (Sandra Lillingston)breaks into their house and rather than turn her in to the police they offer her a spot in their band. Christine's father, legendary 1960s saxophonist Shrug Yates (Martin Vaughan), taught her to 'feel' music while playing sax. Christine sings lead vocal on some songs. Initially they play their gigs using a drum machine until Johnny Black (Robin Copp), an established drummer, joins. Some six months later, The Takeaways release an independent single, Sweet and Sour, and await the pressing of their first album. They meet recording executives and media personalities including Ian "Molly" Meldrum and artist Jon English. They undertake a tour of Melbourne to promote the first single. There is some romantic tension between Carol and Martin, and between George and Christine.