The End Product

The End Product is a 1974 Australian television play by Colin Free. It was originally written and filmed as an episode of Australian Playhouse but then re-filed in 1974 and aired as a stand-alone play.

Premise

In a synthetic and controlled society of an unnamed city, Professor Clay's anxiety over his wife's death prompts him to commit suicide. However the authorities try to prevent him.

Cast

Neil Fitzpatrick as Professor Clay
Simon Chilvers as Dr Cardios
Lynette Curran as Estelle Clay
Marion Edward as Miss Lardo
Frank Wilson as Fowler
Cecily Polson as Querrel
Dennis Miller as Craven

Production

It was based on a 1965 radio feature by Free.
It aired on the ABC as one of four television plays on Sunday nights, the others being:

"The Forward Pack" by Robert Carswell
"Holiday" by John Martin
"Mother's Day" by Peter Scott