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Wayzgoose is an Australian children's television series that aired on the ABC in 1978. The nine episode series was a collection of songs and sketches touching on many different topics such as growing up, bullies, divorce, an alcoholic father, sibling rivalry and death. The creative team included Jon Stephens, Michael Caulfield, John Summers, Deborah Kennedy and Michael Salmon. The show was considered controversial and reviews were largely negative. Kate Dunstan of The Age wrote "Wayzgoose is a fast succession of short clips which vary greatly in quality, style and content. Some of these segments are funny, a few are even original and educational, but most of them are sick, overdone and old hat."

References

1. Groves, Don (2 July 1978), "Luring the juveniles", The Sydney Morning Herald
2. Parfitt, Carolyn (29 June 1978), "New children's TV theme", The Sydney Morning Herald
3. Hogan, Christine (3 July 1978), "Departure in children's programs", The Sydney Morning Herald
4. Dunstan, Kate (13 July 1978), "Producer calm and candid over criticism of kid's show", The Age
5. Dunstan, Kate (29 June 1978), "Attempt to cater for children still falls short of desired mark", The Age

• 1978 Australian television series debuts
• 1978 Australian television series endings
• Australian children's television series
• Australian English-language television shows