Doesnt Australia believe in innocent until proven guilty? Or, are they like the Democrats here in the US lets believe the accusations of some women and ruin some mens careers and lives without actual proof. Is there proof to any of the accusations? (LogOut/ Crossover. In any case, if the show drops its main character, Im dropping the show. Few dramas can claim such a colourful past. Best ensemble cast on air today anywhere in the world. The series they had both been about to start filming was shelved indefinitely, and Garner found herself staring down the possibility of never again stepping into the shoes of her much-loved . I hate to see this show ruined. We had committed to four telemovies. The Doctor Blake Mysteries is set to return without lead star Craig McLachlan. He has not been convicted of anything by the courts and has been cleared of misconduct on the set of Dr Blake. Posted Fri 14 May 2021 at 7:00pm Friday 14 May 2021 at 7 . He is clearly the star. I hope they think again and bring him back but I understand that viewers do not really have much say in how the tv companies work. How can you possibly have The Dr Blake Mysteries without Dr Blake? Im a fantastic nurse and a very strong willed women with an opinion who doesnt take anyones shit! I hope this can all be resolved soon and Dr Blake will return to the show. She has a close relationship with her father and is always there to support him. The guy hasnt done anything wrong. Not saying he didnt do anything wrong or right.but 6 years of good conduct on THIS set should be considered and I personally wouldnt ruin a great show for accusations that arent proven? Its a funny silver lining to a very dark cloud that we were all under for a long time, she says. This petition starter stood up and took action. I am also sick of women [Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy]. Every part of our lives are being ruined [Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy]. Not the destroying of innocent human beings for a McCarthy like movement. That might even be redundant. . Powered by WordPress.com VIP. If the police find the most serious of those accusations to be true, hes likely to go to jail. What will they call it? I WONT BE WATCHING. One of the best characters on tv and I am just not as interested in the show without him. He has been involved in film, television, the music industry and music theatre for over 30 years. A boxing match turns sour when a fighter is seemingly beaten to death by his younger, far less-experienced opponent. Theyre finally sharing true feelings after all the anticipation and now you cut the main character?! DR.BLAKE, I believe as well that too many women come on to these lead actors thinking they will get ahead [Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy] They should have them go to court & see if he get a guilty verdict. We shouldnt need these movements but unfortunately we do, and will until attitudes change. As I understand the situation he was cleared of the charges and then, because he was aggressive in defending himself, he was dropped from the show. It wont. Dr. Blake is the center of this brilliant show, and Craig McLachlan is Dr. Blake. If Craig is not in the show I wont be watching it. False memories? Although Blake had throat cancer, she didnt die as a result of it. I love the Dr. Blake character but I believe there must be plenty of talent that could replace his character. For folks who might not be familiar with The Doctor Blake Mysteries, the series is a period mystery drama that stars Craig McLachlan (Deep Water, Packed to the Rafters, Rescue Special Ops) as Dr. Lucien Blake, a maverick town doctor and . Extremely Disappointed. Mammoth budgets, A-list actors and nail-biting plot twists are now prerequisites for a binge-worthy television series. you start off with an angry response right off the state to enphasisze your position, when you do not need to. Im a nurse I work with men all the time they all know Im a fantastic nurse and a very strong willed women with an opinion who doesnt take anyones shit! I am hoping they find him Innocent of all charges .I love the show. Set in Ballarat in the 1950s, The Doctor Blake Mysteries ran for five popular seasons on the ABC, before being axed in 2017, controversially because . Blake series. Ridiculous without McLachlan. I met this man 25 years later. $1.99. I would rather see some kind of a warning system and counselling and if the behavior does not change, then bye-bye. Blake is one of my favorite shows here in the US. He is superb in this role. Who do we need to communicate with to get Craig M. back on Dr. Kate You make a great point. You acted too fast without considering his rights. Share on Facebook . My wife and I will not watch Dr. Blake Mysteries until Craig M. is reinstated into the series. I love Nadines Mrs Beasley and am glad shes trying to hold the show together. Without C.McLachlanno show even though the other caters are all interesting and necessary. It was an instant hit, becoming the ABC's highest rating locally-produced TV show . Just found out why Craig mclachlan is not in the new series of the Blake mystery show terrible the show us lucien and Jean without him it doesnt gel how can they sack a man exonerated and punish his life and career because some silly little girl or woman made a claim you have ruined a show and a life. Jean and Blake were married for only 18 months when Blake went missing. A space station orbiting Earth has lain dormant for 8,476 years. I have standing Saturday night date with Dr. Blake and when I can make it, it is recorded. If he was found guilty would completely understand him being fired, it is a fantastic show, but without Dr Blake Who knows, but I will probably stop watching it, as Dr lucien Blake is a fantastic character and well played by Craig mclachlan :/. I always look forward to watching Dr. Blake. So sad. Our hearts are broke, we have been waiting for Dr. Blake to come back , and now because of some [Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy] , you have done this, shame, shame, shame on you. Wright recalls that, through Blake's life at the ABC, "every year, except for one, it was a battle to get it renewed. Somone have the courage to reinstate this series. Craig McLachlan poses for a photo with partner Vanessa Scammell (R) and fellow actor Nadine Garner, I came away from that time, and I said to [the shows creator] George [Adams], The funny thing is, even though everyone acknowledges what has happened to Craig, they still expect the show to carry on. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using Chromecast. Ok no Graig . I added two because My first comment did not show up,I thought I may have clicked the wrong thing after completing it? The USA TV programs all found it acceptable to have excessive nudity and bad language as everyday life. Its a shame we live in a time with a witch hunt mentality. Here in America in the late 1600s how many people were put to death as witches in Salem Massachusetts? $1.99. I agree completely. I just watched an episode of the new one and i wont be watching anymore. Get Craig McLachlan back. You were wrong to leave McLachlan out. Adams says of the reboot: "We've taken a male-dominated police procedural and turned it into a female-dominated murder mystery series, a Miss Marple or Murder, She Wrote kind of thing." I thought I was the only one Was the accuser of Craig ever investigated for sexual assault in this trial by media or for posting on the Internet what seemed obscene? YES .. I wish Seven had the courage to keep him on the show and see how it goes. And McLachlan, if guilty, can go straight to hell. I would like to see privately arranged confrontations (not legal but mediated) especially instances when the actions were few & many years old. How stupid!! [Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy]. We will all be out here looking forward to Craigs return as Dr. Lucien Blake. We're proud to support this new direction.". The Seven source said the series will remain intact despite McLachlan's absence, with other major characters set to return. December 10, 2021. He a great actor! So sad, when you know of other shows with raunchy stuff going on and it continues to air why take off a great show like Dr Blake. In April 2018, Seven Network made another announcement that they would create a sixth season, comprising a series of sequel telemovies, including most of the cast members, excluding Craig McLachlan and his character. 414. So they took it off. Then you tell us how good you are because other men tell you this I work with men all the time they all know Im a fantastic nurse Again, I take issue when people have to tell the rest of us how good they are. Not resolved, go to a lawyer. I wholeheartedly agree that it has been a silly knee-jerk reaction to the allegations made against the lead, but I sometimes wonder if thats because I like the show so much. Trial by media has ruined many lives. He, himself, wrote in A legend of Australian entertainments biography that he had played a joke on the gay performer, whilst the performer was performing solo onstage. Very often, there are only the accounts of the participants. One of my very favorite shows!!!! What about the reporter who seems to be the only one making money off this tragedy?. Nico Blake was half-sister of Sienna Blake and Dodger Savage as well as her own sister. When Dr. Blake returns home, he discovers that his daughter is living with her mother in Singapore. 36. After all, they did the investigating. Nadine Garner was getting ready to start a busy year of filming when news broke that her Doctor Blake Mysteries co-star Craig McLachlan was embroiled in a controversy regarding alleged sexual harassment.. Still awesome!! What about the producers directors etc. (LogOut/ So, if you love this show, please sign and share away! Totally agree with Chris R no Lucien, no point in watching! They will marry as a result of much discussion and reconciliation. Too expensive a risk. Have you read through or witnessed for yourselves the entire show of Rocky Horror, the subject it covers? I honestly dont believe any of it. Charlie's brother, Ray. Seven is open to further telemovies should the next instalment rate well. Its interesting that these accusations came up during The Rocky Horror Show run, a musical about sexual bad behavior in the theme. Haha. In an email to the ABC at the time, he strenuously denied all the allegations, saying: "Frankly, they seem to be simple inventions, perhaps made for financial reasons, perhaps to gain notoriety. Doesnt that tell you something. Get a life. April 15, 2018 10:48. by Josie Tutty. My wife and I love this show, but definitely wont be watching it without Craig. Accusations and then, gone overnight, especially when many of the accused have gotten away with behavior that everybody knew about and did nothing to change things for years. California, USA. This is terrible. Dr. Blake and Mrs. Beasley are central to the storyline. All the fault is not on the behavior of the man. The investigations and charges must proceed rightly. Stopping behavior is. THAT is what they do in the whole show. Bring Craig McLachlan back to the show, it will be way to strange strange without him. Now Im all for women speaking up against sexual harassment. Love Dr Blake Mysteries! They need to rethink their over hadty actions.theres No Show Without Punch. I am so disappointed- one of my favourite series! However, it was later suspended as the producers had to wait for the final outcome of the police investigation, concerning alleged sexual assault charges against Craig McLachlan. The power dynamic was very mismatched.". Jeans character is strong and the nurse is delightful. hope it utterly fails and every woman [Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy]. I love the show and have watched all the episodes and the movie many times. The defamation case was stayed pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings, and the witnesses have yet to give evidence about the allegations in the ABC's defence. I watch the show from the USA He was cleared in Dr. Blake. I agree that there are men who act disgracefully out there, I really do think things have changed immensely over the past 20 years. Please make more with all the right Stars Then why would anyone watch The Doctor Blake Mysteries without Doctor Blake? Wont be the same? I have watched every show. The program cannot have the value it had without his role because the interaction brought out the talent of the others. I loved this show also but will not watch it again without Craig. She was wearing a 1950s-style skirt. Hard to believe not one woman has ever made a bawdy comment to a man. Blake Mysteries without him right ?!? Trump is on film bragging about sexually assaulting women. They dont care that they destroy someones life and career. 3 Will Craig McLachlan return to Blake Mysteries 2021? You said ! She screamed blue murder Because the journey of the show has been just unbelievable you couldnt write it. Yes I know there is a lit of abuse against women out there but niw there is a lot against men. While i agree that things have to change I will not be watching without Dr Blake. His life will never be the same. We have become a society where our ears have become SO sensitive to EVERYTHING said that humor is being lost, common sense has totally gone out the window and shortly in an already barren landscape there WILL BE NOTHING to watch because someone will always be offended. While an investigation by December Media found no evidence of misconduct on the Dr Blake Mysteries set, it wasnt known if the show would continue, posing a serious risk to Sevens programming schedule. People have different boundaries and what might seem fine to one, might feel invasive to another, especially on a stage setting. I have just the watched 1st Episode of the Blake Mysterious and I am sorry to say I do not think I will be watching anymore. No room for banter and affection between colleagues? And yes, Jean loses out AGAIN!! I The women who complained should be ashamed of themselves I do hope they also lost their jobs! Nobody should be punished publicly until its proven they have done something wrong. Portrait of Craig McLachlan. I continue to watch father Brown. The series they had both been about to start filming was shelved indefinitely, and Garner found herself staring down the possibility of never again stepping into the shoes of her much-loved character, Jean Beazley. in disney cream cheese pretzel recipe. Another great show gone to shit because of bullshit. Craig is a Gold Logie, multi-Silver Logies and Helpmann Award winner for his work throughout his thirty year career. He was subsequently fired from the show. I am saddened that Dr Blake wont be there. If you love The Doctor Blake Mystereis or just love well written and quality drama on television, please sign the petition and share it. Now we have to be without one of the BEST SHOWS on tv. I am most unhappy!! without him the show will never t be worth watching. Craig is a phenomenal talent and deserves much better than this. The reporter has been[Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy] . Craig McLachlan/Wife. The show is an Australian icon. Its also sad that no one will actually stand up for him. Deebee. "Samson was so surprised by the incident that she forgot her lines. It was a great show. They could easily find him .. or have him turn up.. Just bring him back ! Nadine is a wonderful actress but Im not sure if she can carry the show. Other bad actors should indeed be ostracized openly. An attempt is made to kill Doctor Blake, but suspended superintendent William Munro takes the fatal bullet instead. It will change and its just not fair to keep on punishing guys once they are punished!!!!!! McLachlan has vehemently denied all allegations of bullying, indecent assault, and sexual harassment made against him earlier this year. I love this show but will not watch without him. I am curious. Poor decision. Please bring DR. Blake back! If they think that just anyone can step into this role they are mad!! I probably wont be watching without Craig in the series. He is NOT a bad guy. The Blake Mysteries, or a version of it, has been here before, on a different TV network, with a different hero and a slightly different title. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Doctor and police surgeon Lucien Blake returns with mysteries on every front from the boxing ring to the vineyards of Victoria, from Gypsy camps to the Debutants Ball. In October 2017, the Seven Network officially announced that they had acquired production rights for a sixth season. I watched the show last night without Dr. Blake. That is an important number for the networks. Because she was everyones favorite actress on the TV series Gunsmoke, an official report stated that she died of cancer in 1989. This was not as scripted or directed.". The big question now is, can it rise again? Taggart went on for years after Taggart died. This seasons mystery revolves around a mysterious package that has been delivered to the club. Tamzen Hayes played the role of Virginia McKay in season 2 of Dr Blake in 2014 and was on set for three days of filming. A Professor in some university in the U.S. stated a boy is not a man without sexually harassing a girl. PLEASE BRING BACK CRAIG MCLACHLAN. Whatever happened and nothing has been proven has ruined a great career and great program. Hope its not like the 1920 Chicago White Socks scandal when the saying was Say it aint so Joe. This isnt said to suggest that the latter is OK. The ABC Australian drama that the BBC started airing in 2013 beat Jed Mercurio dramas Bodyguard and Line of Duty, which came in second and third place respectively. I will not be watching, it would be to sad for me to watch it without Dr. Blake. So the first offended snowflakes accused him of being lewd and offensive, why were they on The Rocky Horror Picture Show which is full of sexual innuendos. Joel was written out of the series because of personal issues back in NZ. If we dont watch the telemovie the show WILL be cancelled due to low ratings! However, with her shrewd, witty, and observant behavior, she managesto steer clear of unnecessary talk. I love this show but I like many women have also been harassed by men at work because they could and I find many of the comments regarding women objecting to being harassed at work very offensive. My husband and I just finished watching the last episode of Season 3. Its a good show and the cast is great big unnecessary changes like that are seriously not needed. Please look upon his situation as having been a miss carriage of justice and reinstate him,I know all his followers are missing him from the show. Sad, it WAS a great series!!! What many seem to forget that in addition to being blamed in the media without warning or a chance to defend what happened and having his life and career destroyed because of poor research and trial by media, he from statements to the media was also sexually assaulted during the production of Rock Horror. I guess it takes $300 million, which few people have. "On the first day of filming, Hayes was required to play a dead woman in a scene shot inside a room set up to look like a morgue," the defence document says. I do not know Australian habits and accustoms but your recent TV creations are better than our in the US. It happened ALL THE TIME TO ME AND MY GIRLFRIENDS IN THE 70S. This is a great show. So the best thing we could do, we thought, for everybody, for the 100 or so people that work on the show, is to try to keep it alive.. They are talking about the play The Rocky Horror Picture show. I think Sevens should really consider what they are doing with this show. It really is a BLAKE family and that family would just fall apart if Craig wasnt there.