[3] Our Man in Canberra had its origins in one episode of the anthology series The Comedy Game, which was broadcast in November 1971.
[4] The first episode of the series was meant to air on 3 June 1972, written by John O'Grady.
[5] However, the series' production was cancelled in May 1972, due to legal reasons, with an episode costing $10,000 to film.
[6] The series was in breach of Section 116 (II) of the Broadcasting and Television Act of Australia.
[7] It was dropped in March 1973, resulting in the cast and the Australian Broadcasting Commission open to contempt charges of parliament.