An excerpt from it appeared in a 2006 documentary called Studio One, suggesting Long Distance still exists despite the wiping of the era.
[1] It was recorded in March 1961 but its air date was pushed back to 8 June 1961, due to a talk by the Prime Minister.
Cotes said his main reason for making Long Distance was to introduce Miller, his Canadian-born wife, to Australian audiences.
It was filmed in two of HSV-7's studios in Dorcas Street, connected by a central control room.
[7] The Age newspaper, in the section Teletopics, said that "Joan Miller gave a most moving portrayal" and that the show "lived up to expectation".