"Watch It" is the 19th television play episode of the first season of the Australian anthology television series Australian Playhouse. "Watch It" was written by Richard Barry and directed by Storry Walton and originally aired on ABC on 22 August 1966.
Plot
When watchmaker Ronnie meets a man with a very special wristwatch that "does everything" - it sets his partner Bill on the road to a spell in the cells.
Cast
John Armstrong as Robbie
Ed Devereaux as Bill
Don Crosby
Edward Hepple
Beverly Kirk
Roger Ward
Production
Designer Douglas Smith hired $3,500 worth of watches and clocks. It was reportedly Ed Devereaux's first comedy.
Reception
The Age TV critic said the plot "was rather thin... yet the story had its moments and a dialogue that sparked and entertained. It was even good fun. I should rate it as one of the best in the series."
Filmink said "There are fun moments, superb production design with all those watches."