Thorn Birds, The
Thorn Birds, The
Air Date | Rating | Share | Against the Competition |
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Sunday, March 27, 1983 | 39.5 | 55 | 1 |
Monday, March 28, 1983 | 42.5 | 59 | 1 |
Tuesday, March 29, 1983 | 43.2 | 62 | 1 |
Wednesday, March 30, 1983 | 43.1 | 63 | 1 |
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- Season: 1982-83
- Network: ABC
- Genre: Drama
- Category: Miniseries
- Subject Matter: Family Drama, Forbidden Love, Foreign/Exotic Location
- Based On: Thorn Birds, The written by Colleen McCullough
- Misc.: Based On Book/Play; 10 Hours
Plot Synopsis
Based on the novel by Collen McCullough. In 1920 Australia, a young woman and her ranching family struggles to survive in the rugged outback. Her life becomes complicated by an ambitious local priest who falls in love with her but refuses to leave the church. Their agonizing romance continues over 42 years with heartbreaking consequences for all concerned.
Cast
Crew
- David L. Wolper - Executive Producer
- Edward Lewis - Executive Producer
- Stan Margulies - Producer
- Daryl Duke - Director
- Carmen Culver - Writer
Production Company:
- Wolper Prods, Maragulies Prods.,IAW Warner Bors. TV
Production Type:
- Independent
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