"Something In The Air"

In my previous capacity as President of the Seahorse club, I had made reference to the A.B.C. series called 'Something In The Air' which is filmed and shown on the network. It involves as part of the story line, one of it's main characters, a politician who is also a crossdresser.

Some time ago, not long after both Lyn and myself did the article in the 'Woman's Day' magazine. I was contacted by the research department of the show and both of us were asked to assist with providing an insight in to what it was like being a couple in a relationship where crossdressing was involved.

Following this meeting with Jo Printz the research assistant she sent me some tapes of the show and wanted my opinion on whether the A.B.C. was showing the crossdressing subject depicted in the series in the correct manner. I have written and spoken about this at our meetings and in the magazine and as mentioned I was delighted with the approach to this matter that they were demonstrating.

Recently I was again contacted by them in regards to the show as the story line was now progressing with Doug (Daphne) becoming more aware of his need to crossdress in the marriage to his wife Julia. As part of this the A.B.C. contacted me and arranged a meeting which included Kate Fitzpatrick (Julia), Roger Oakleigh who plays Doug and Daphne in the show. The producer Declan plus Megan and Peter who were the other two actors assigned to play the part of a crossdresser and partner.

The story involved Daphne attending her first Seahorse Victoria social get together along with her wife Julia and as such the director wanted the story to be as close to real life as possible and as such this is what instigated this meeting.

Following that meeting I was asked to get a group of us together to form the main part of this social gathering so I contacted a few other Seahorse members and was delighted with the response. We were able to get eleven of us who included Judy, Geena, Ann, Pamela, Susan, Edith, Catherine Alicia, Dee , Jenny and myself who made the trip to Korrumburra where they were filming the series.

It was to say the least a fantastic day for all of us and I am sure that it is a day that we will all remember for along time to come.

The show will be aired in approximately September / October and we will keep you informed of the exact date. To be involved with this was an unforgettable experience and I would like to thank the A.B.C. for taking the time to involve all of us and for the sensitivity that they showed us.

I hope that this helps the club get better exposure and brings new members along to us.

Paula Corbett (208)