Frontline (1994)
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Tom Gleisner — Writer
Episodes 39
The Soufflé Rises
Frontline presenter Mike Moore wants to shed his image as the nice guy of current affairs, and tries to raise his status by interviewing people perceived to be soft targets, such as Dr. John Hewson, (not long after the infamous Birthday Cake Interview). Meanwhile, reporters Brooke Vandenberg and Martin DiStasio attempt to deal with more important matters.
Read MoreThe Desert Angel
This is an episode of series one of Frontline, which first aired in 1994.When a beautiful young aid worker is found alive after a month missing in the desert, Brian (Bruno Lawrence) and the Frontline team get into a bidding war with Channel Nine for the interview. Elsewhere, Brooke's interview with Pat Cash has the team gossiping about their relationship.
Read MoreCity of Fear
Frontline are accused of being sensationalist after they link two unrelated murders to a mythical serial killer. Meanwhile, Mike is confused over his fan mail
Read MoreShe's Got the Look
When Brian hires an attractive sports star because he likes her, the team (especially Emma)'s moral values come into play.
Read MorePlaying the Ego Card
Mike is looking to gain credibilty, so he travels to Bougainville to do a study on civil war. Back home, the group enjoy his absence and Brooke becomes host.
Read MoreWe Ain't Got Dames
This is an episode of series one of Frontline, which first aired in 1994.With the show losing female viewers, Brian and Emma attempt to tailor the show to a stereotypical women's market. Mike, meanwhile, attempts to get a serious story on migrant textile workers on the air, while also trying to have 'Friday Night Funnyman' Elliot Rhodes fired, and film a new promo for the network.
Read MoreThe Art of Gentle Persuasion
Mike is planning a story but the others convince him to do a so-called expose on table-top dancing. When a crocodile victim's husband won't give a story, Marty goes to extreme lengths to get one.
Read MoreThe Invisible Man
A hidden camera story for Brooke backfires while Mike tries to fix up his low profile and the cameramen get an eyeful of Brooke.
Read MoreAdd Sex and Stir
This is an episode of series one of Frontline, which first aired in 1994.When a woman is dropped from an (unnamed) Australian sport team, she thinks it is because she's not a lesbian. Brooke takes the story, and attempts to transform it into a hit, but in the process ignites hatred from the sporting community. Meanwhile, Emma attempts to get Marty to take his holiday time.
Read MoreSmaller Fish to Fry
Mike does an exclusive case that could ""get"" some of the country's top businessmen, and puts his job on the line at the same time.
Read MoreJudge and Jury
Brooke does a series on a priest accused of rape and Mike goes up against cross-network promotion. During a story, Marty unwittingly wipes out an entire genus of butterfly.
Read MoreThis Night of Nights
This is an episode of series one of Frontline, which first aired in 1994.When a charity loses thousands of dollars, they ask the media to keep it quiet for the sake of their reputation. Brian and Marty, however, decide to go ahead with the story. Elsewhere, Mike and Brooke prepare for the Logie Awards, but Mike finds himself the only one without a date. This is Bruno Lawrence's last episode. He died before season 2 began filming. In the story it was explained at the start of season 2 that his character, Brian, had been fired off-screen.
Read MoreOne Big Family
The network is in chaos with a million things happening at once and the promo idea of ""One Big Happy Family"". New executive producers fly around until Sam Murphey arrives.
Read MoreWorkin' Class Man
When the working class all reply to Mike as an asshole, the network tries to change it's views. Marty is stuck on a story regarding an ostrich farm.
Read MoreHeroes and Villains
While Mike is the beginning of a pointless racism debate, Brooke tries to make an unheroic heart surgeon look like a hero.
Read MoreOffice Mole
Mike, tiring of his job, is given the official-sounding, pointless job of ""International Story Co-ordinator"" which involves faxing stories to Britain. ""A Current Affair"" appear to be getting all the Frontline stories so Mike searches for the office mole.
But when Jan begins getting irate phone calls from Britain claiming Mike isn't sending them anything, they discover HE is the mole. He has sent all their stories to ACA by mistake!
Read MoreBasic Instincts
A series of problems rocks the team when Stu is bashed, Mike's thoughts on Euthanasia get in the way and Brooke is jealous of Emma due to a new boyfriend.
Read MoreLet the Children Play
Mike's niece visits the office and begins to discover what really goes on. ACA screens a ""playground challenge"" where a celebrity has 24 hours to build a playground for homeless kids. Frontline borrows the idea but the playground and a story of fraudulent builders come together in a ghastly way.
Read MoreKeeping Up Appearances
Brooke interviews the victim of an acid attack while Mike appears on the cover of a gay magazine, sparking controversy in the office.
Read MoreDivide the Community: Multiply The Ratings
Frontline makes an issue of ethnic tension in the community
Read MoreAll Work and No Fame
Mike is bored again and looking to get his hands dirty on a story.
Read MoreChanging the Face of Current Affairs
An american consultant is brought in to change Frontline's image.
Read MoreA Man of His Convictions
Mike gets arrested during a wilderness-protest
Read MoreThe Great Pretenders
Marty bails out a Nazi. Frontline has a new legal adviser. Mike appears on Jackpot representing an unusual home viewer
Read MoreGive 'em Enough Rope
Mike interviews the network head and the team attend the premiere of a new soap ""Rainbow Island""
Read MoreDick on the Line
It's the end of another successful season at Frontline, but after three years at the helm, Mike Moore is not happy. He feels the show has become lightweight, obsessed with ratings rather than serious public issues. It is time to make a stand...
Read MoreMy Generation
After giving a talk at a school, Mike becomes concerned that Frontline is presenting a negative view of young people. He sets out to fix the problem, but runs into a small obstacle- his executive producer, Graham Prowse. As Prowsey would say, it's an episode "no parent can afford to miss..."
Read MoreThe Shadow We Cast
When an independent Queensland MP makes a controversial maiden speech, the Frontline team swings into action. "Where does she get her prejudiced views from?" demands Mike, before introducing another story on Vietnamese heroin dealers.
Read MoreOne Rule for One
After attacking a dubious property developer on air, Mike starts to receive death threats. Prowsey arranges a bodyguard for Mike's protection, but Mike is less than happy about it.
Read MoreA Hole in the Heart (1)
Frontline attempts for save the life of a young boy with a hole in his heart. Brooke makes an announcement.
Read MoreA Hole in the Heart (2)
Mike attempts to play a round of golf with Ian Baker-Finch. Brooke has a decision to make.
Read MoreThe Simple Life
While it is revealed that Mike is the fourth richest entertainer in Australia, Frontline profiles the unemployed Baxter family.
Read MoreI Get the Big Names
Mike seeks an interview with Mel Gibson.
Read MoreThe Art of the Interview
Prowsey educates the new Sunday Forum producer in the Art of the Interview.
Read More"I" Disease
Frontline has a new segment producer, Mike is writing his life story and has an unfortunate accident with a sign language translator.
Read MoreAddicted to Fame
Mike decides to abandon publicity while Geoff's weather special is a big success.
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