Bobby Dazzler

Bobby Dazzler was an Australian television sitcom produced by Crawford Productions, starring pop singer John Farnham as the title characters, up-and-coming pop music star Bobby Farrell. The other regular cast members were Maurie Fields as Bobby's father Fred, an old vaudeville performer; and Olivia Hamnett as Bobby's officious manager, Della McDermott. Qing Ling was a regular special guest star as the singing bartender. It was aired on the Seven Network during the summer of 1977–78.

Main

 * John Farnham Bobby Farrell
 * Maurie Fields as Fred Farrell
 * Olivia Hamnett as Della McDermott

Regulars/guests

 * Terry Norris as Uncle Oz
 * Carla Hoogeveen as Allison
 * George Spartels as George
 * Shane Porteous as Sergio
 * Ernie Bourne as Seymour
 * Andrew Sharp as Brook Carter
 * Gabrielle Hartley as Katherine Carr
 * Roy Day as Carstairs / MC
 * Rowena Wallace as Ruth Rierdom
 * Sigrid Thornton as Anastasia
 * Sheila Florance as Mrs Jollie
 * Andrew McKaige as Studio Assistant
 * Gwen Plumb as Dinner Guest 1
 * Lucky Grills as Himself
 * Garry Meadows as Himself

Etymology
The English word bobby-dazzler was originally a Yorkshire and Lancashire dialect term for a person who is considered (with affection) remarkable or excellent, shows smart dress sense or is maybe "flashy".