Dougal Stevenson presents a survey of NZ television since the introduction of the second channel in 1975.
First night, complaints over the informal style of the presentation. Discussion on the changeover from NZBC to TV One.
The development of satirical content. 'Fred Dag', 'A Week of it', etc.. The problems over the production of the drama, 'Governor'.
The conglomeration of both stations under a single corporation, TVNZ in 1980. The Muldoon Government's attempts to crack down of broadcast funding. The resulting proliferation of talent quest shows, and garish commercialisation. The development of drama series' and the problems withdeveloping a distinctly NZ genre.
Dunedin's Natural History Unit. Development of Maori programming.
Questions the commercialisation of TV and the role of TV in society.
Looks to future wherein a third channel is seen as the next step.
The influence of video on viewing habits. The influence of satellite TV. Interviews: Des Monaghan, Warren Mayne, Brain Edwards, Gordon Dryden, Ian Johnstone, Ian Cross, Ray Columbus, Hamish Keith, Maanu Paul, Bob Harvey, Michael Noonan, Hugh Rennie
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