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Aping The Monkees and preceding the Flight of the Concords, Heroes followed the triumphs and pitfalls of a band trying to make it in the (mid-80s NZ) music biz. It was a first major role for Jay Laga’aia (Star Wars), and early lead gigs for Michael Hurst, and Margaret Umbers. In this first episode the band gets together as Dave (Hurst) ditches his covers band, flunks a TV audition, and hooks up opportunist flatmate Ron (Laga’aia), synth player Peter (John Gibson, who co-wrote the series music) and bass player Maxine (Umbers). Synth and leopard skin abound.
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Television, 2000 (Full Length Episode)
Later Jay Laga'aia role - playing a lawyer
Television, 1984 (Full Length Episode)
Another city tale co-written by Grant Morris
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Steven Wood
Posted at 10.30PM - 01.01.2012
Ah, memories! I remember watching this when it was on ABC1 here in Australia back in 1985. I must say, this show is well-polished and the musical content sounds very professional; in fact, this really should've gone on to be an international winner. And, I must admit, watching this entire first season of Heroes was what really got me interested in being in a band. Does anyone know where I can get hold a copy of this first and the second instrallment of Heroes on DVD?