Garry McDonald aka 'The Little Aussie Bleeder' Quiz

Answer: 1948, Sydney

He spent some time in Victoria but returned to Sydney with his actress wife Diane Craig.

Answer: Homicide

In 1964, Garry played the part of Davo in an episode of Homicide which was called "Bill".

Answer: Reuben and Mora

Reuben and Mora both agree that Garry had a natural talent from a young age. At the beginning of 2002 Mora said, "... he could always entertain you, even if he was naughty, he was always showing off". And Reuben said, "Garry used to catch the bus .... and I believe the upper deck would be roaring with laughter .... with Garry's antics and his quick wit, he just had it". ("Australian Story", 2002).

Answer: Kid Eager

Alongside Grahame Bond as Aunty Jack, Rory O'Donoghue as Thin Arthur, John Derum as Narrator Neville and Sandy Macgregor as Flange Desire, Garry played Kid Eager. The show only ran for two seasons, 1972 through 1973, but remains as one of Australia's earliest and best loved TV comedy series.

Answer: 1975

In a little known television series called "Wollongong the Brave", Norman Gunston was born! Alongside his old cronies, Grahame Bond and Rory O'Donoghue this comedic cast portrayed various 'characters' including Norman Gunston!

Answer: 1975

Running from 1975 to 1979 the Norman Gunston Show was an incredible comedic success in Australia! Even Garry McDonald himself says he doesn't know why it was so popular. But, Norman endeared himself to the Australian viewing audience in a way no other comedic character had or could have done, simply through his gormlessness, vulnerability and clownlike antics.

Answer: Keith Moon and John Entwistle

Ambushing them outside Charlton Stadium, Norman was in fine form. Keith Moon's comments included, "I don't want anything to do with you Australian *** ... now will you please leave me alone you great *** !" Further into the interview, Keith Moon poured champagne over Norman, who protested that he didn't drink. Norman finished the interview with the following comment, "That was Mr Keith Moon, the fabulous drummer from the top pop group The Who .... I think he's been sitting in front of amplifiers too long!"

Answer: 1983

For a decade Australians laughted at the antics of Ruth Cracknell's character, Maggie Beare, an elderly woman suffering from early dementia and her long suffering carer, son, Arthur, played by Garry McDonald. Her real or intentional memory lapses and disorientation and his usually unsuccessful attempts to deal with her made for a very successful comedy.

Answer: Diane Craig

Garry married actress Diane Craig in the late 1960s. Remembering the day he met her, he said, "It was like ... I couldn't talk, she was just so beautiful, and, ah, and I didn't talk to her from then on - she had a leading man that wouldn't talk to her!" ("Australian Story", 2002).

Answer: Anxiety Disorder

Garry suffered a somewhat public nervous breakdown after years of suffering silently with an anxiety disorder and depression. He said, "I wasn't so concerned about the breakdown being so public, I didn't think about that so much, and, you know, like, I often say it was the most publicity I ever got - wasn't a bad career move!" He now often speaks to individuals and groups of anxiety sufferers about treatment options. ("Australian Story", 2002).