It aired in Melbourne on 27 January 1971 along with a number of pilots for series, including The Group, Catwalk, Kill and Cure, and The Chris Kirby Show.
"[2] According to the Sun Herald "Sydney comment was cool" on the show "but in the other states, particularly Melbourne, they loved it.
"[3] The Sun Herald called it "hilariously funny... the most promising Australian comedy show I've seen in 14 years.
"[4] The Age felt it was derivative of Steptoe and Son but thought Ferrier's performance was "glorious".
[5] An undertaker (Noel Ferrier) is joined in business by his used car salesman brother (Peter Whitford).