Frontline
Frontline: Season 3

Air Date

February 24, 1997

Episodes

13 episodes

Frontline

Season 3

Overview

No longer on the verge of being canceled, Frontline becomes a beacon in the news world. But not everything is smooth sailing for the crew.

Episodes

Dick on the Line

1. Dick on the Line

February 24, 1997
27 min

It's the end of another successful season at Frontline, but after three years at the helm, Mike Moore is not happy. He feels the show has become lightweight, obsessed with ratings rather than serious public issues. It is time to make a stand...

My Generation

2. My Generation

March 3, 1997
25 min

After giving a talk at a school, Mike becomes concerned that Frontline is presenting a negative view of young people. He sets out to fix the problem, but runs into a small obstacle- his executive producer, Graham Prowse. As Prowsey would say, it's an episode "no parent can afford to miss..."

The Shadow We Cast

3. The Shadow We Cast

March 10, 1997
26 min

When an independent Queensland MP makes a controversial maiden speech, the Frontline team swings into action. "Where does she get her prejudiced views from?" demands Mike, before introducing another story on Vietnamese heroin dealers.

One Rule for One

4. One Rule for One

March 17, 1997
26 min

After attacking a dubious property developer on air, Mike starts to receive death threats. Prowsey arranges a bodyguard for Mike's protection, but Mike is less than happy about it.

A Hole in the Heart (1)

5. A Hole in the Heart (1)

March 24, 1997
26 min

Frontline attempts for save the life of a young boy with a hole in his heart. Brooke makes an announcement.

A Hole in the Heart (2)

6. A Hole in the Heart (2)

March 31, 1997
26 min

Mike attempts to play a round of golf with Ian Baker-Finch. Brooke has a decision to make.

The Simple Life

7. The Simple Life

April 7, 1997
27 min

While it is revealed that Mike is the fourth richest entertainer in Australia, Frontline profiles the unemployed Baxter family.

I Get the Big Names

8. I Get the Big Names

April 14, 1997
27 min

Mike seeks an interview with Mel Gibson.

The Art of the Interview

9. The Art of the Interview

April 21, 1997
21 min

Prowsey educates the new Sunday Forum producer in the Art of the Interview.

"I" Disease

10. "I" Disease

April 28, 1997
25 min

Frontline has a new segment producer, Mike is writing his life story and has an unfortunate accident with a sign language translator.

Addicted to Fame

11. Addicted to Fame

May 5, 1997
30 min

Mike decides to abandon publicity while Geoff's weather special is a big success.

The Code

12. The Code

May 12, 1997
28 min

After years of torture, Mike makes the decision to axe Elliott Rhodes while Marty begins researching Mike for an episode of ""This is Your Life""

Epitaph

13. Epitaph

May 19, 1997
30 min

Mike goes on an Aboriginal health crusade.