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Moynihan - You Can't Win 'Em All (Episode Two)

Television (Full Length Episode) – 1976

Ian Mune is Leo Moynihan, secretary of the carpenters’ union, who — with orange mini and leather jacket — has to navigate the shark-infested waters of 1970s industrial relations. In this episode, earthquake regulations, a shifty minister and standover tactics from worksite agitators, count amongst Moynihan’s workplace problems. At home, he has to introduce his lecturer girlfriend (Sheila Hammond) to his young son. The Kiwi-Australian co-production (with ABC) was the first drama series made by TV One’s drama department. It won Feltex Awards for Best Drama, and for Mune’s performance.

Stan Barton couldn’t lie straight in a bed.
– Moynihan (Ian Mune)

Key Cast & Crew

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Jane Galletly

Creator, Writer

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Sheila Hammond

As: Sarah

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Ian Mune

As: Leo Moynihan

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Earle Spencer

Creator

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Peter Gwynne

As: Minister Stan Barton

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Brian Bell

Director

See all 34 credits

Acknowledgements

NZ On Screen acknowledges the talent and creatives for allowing NZ On Screen to reproduce this title on this website
Made by TV One in association with the Australian Broadcasting Commission

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