Driven Crazy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Driven Crazy |
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| Created by | Paul Jennings |
| Developed by | Barron Television |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Paul Barron, Joan Peters |
| Running time | 25 mins |
| Release | |
| Original network | Network Ten |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Original release | 4 September – 27 November 1998 |
Driven Crazy is an exciting Australian TV show made for kids! It's based on the super popular short stories written by Paul Jennings. This series first hit the screens in 1998 on Network Ten. It was actually the second TV show ever made from Paul Jennings' amazing books.
What's the Show About?
Driven Crazy tells the story of the Bourke family. They decide to go on a big adventure, driving all the way across Australia. But this isn't just any road trip! Their old car, a Chevy, causes lots of funny and sometimes tricky problems. And it's not just the car; the family also runs into all sorts of wild and wacky situations on their journey.
Meet the Characters and Cast
The show features a fun group of actors who bring the Bourke family and other characters to life. Here are some of the main cast members and the characters they play:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Anthony Hammer | Ned |
| Molly McCaffrey | Danni |
| Fred Whitlock | Mr Burke |
| Alison Whyte | Mrs Burke |
| Michael Barallon | Crunch |
| Thomas Blackburne | Rolly |
| Rueben Liversidge | Ralph |
| Shannon Nunn | Charlie Burke |
| Steven Redmond | Possum |
| Ebonnie Masini | Sabine |
| Rhys Muldoon | McAvity |
| John Bluthal | Great Grandpa |
| Simon Palomares | Pierre |
| Michael Veitch | Mr. Bellows |
| Louise Siverson | Daisy |
| Rhona Rees | Silk |
| Katie Campbell | Kez |
| Fiona Corke | Rhonda |
| Chris Bidlo | Cinema Patron |
| Valentina Levkowicz | Mrs McGillicuddy |
Episode Guide: Season 1 (1998)
The first and only season of Driven Crazy aired in 1998 and had 13 exciting episodes. Each episode tells a new part of the Bourke family's crazy road trip adventures.
| # | Original Air Date | Episode Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 September 1998 | Wobby Gurgle |
| 2 | 11 September 1998 | The Moonies |
| 3 | 18 September 1998 | The Cat With No Name |
| 4 | 25 September 1998 | One Shot Toothpaste |
| 5 | 2 October 1998 | Noseweed |
| 6 | 9 October 1998 | Listen Ear |
| 7 | 16 October 1998 | Lame Excuses |
| 8 | 23 October 1998 | Liquid Zombies |
| 9 | 30 October 1998 | Love Bug |
| 10 | 6 November 1998 | Barely There |
| 11 | 13 November 1998 | Wake Up To Yourself |
| 12 | 20 November 1998 | Mousechap |
| 13 | 27 November 1998 | Too Many Rabbits |
