Willing and Abel 37 years old
Willing and Abel is an Australian television comedy series which was made in 1987, about two handymen. The main cast were Grant Dodwell as "Charles Willing", Shane Withington as "Abel Moore", and Rebecca Rigg as "Angela Reddy". Their names were a pun on the saying: "Ready, Willing and Able". It had problems in attaining an audience. The show was produced as a "comedy drama" however some at the Nine Network wanted to steer it to be a heavier drama. There was much discussion between production executives and the Network and not much agreement. One episode scripted by Ted Roberts dealt with a hostage situation at a bank, the pathos being reinforced by series characters caught up in the action. The series dealt with contemporary issues in a subtle way, sometimes making observations through humour.
Credits
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Shane Withington He was 66 , now 66 years old | as Abel Moore |
| Shane Withington He was 66 , now 66 years old | |
| Tina Bursill She was 73 , now 73 years old | |
| Rebecca Rigg She was 56 , now 56 years old | |
| Grant Dodwell He was 72 , now 72 years old | as Charles Willing |
| Rebecca Rigg She was 56 , now 56 years old | as Angela Reddy |
Crew
| Name | Job title |
|---|
Willing and Abel (37 years)
Ended
- First Air Date: 1987-02-16
- Runtime: [50] minutes
- Number of Episodes: 26