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John Patterson
Patterson with plush toys from "Johnson and Friends" - one of his creations.
Born
John Carne Patterson

1949
Tasmania, Australia
DiedFebruary 2016
NationalityAustralian
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, lyricist, playwright and children's author
Years active1977–2016
Known forWriting and co-creating Johnson and Friends and Boffins.

John Carne Patterson (1949 – February 2016) was an Australian screenwriter, lyricist, playwright and children's author. He is known for co-creating the Australian children's television series Johnson and Friends, with Ian Munro (director) and Ron Saunders (producer). Munro and Patterson also co-created Boffins and Patterson has written for other children's series including Fatty and George, Escape from Jupiter, the 1990s version of The Toothbrush Family, New MacDonald's Farm and Toybox. He also co-wrote the successful Australian drama film Annie's Coming Out.

As a children's author

John Patterson wrote several books based on the Johnson and Friends series. These were published through ABC Books.

They include:

Death and legacy

In February 2016,[14] Patterson was swimming at a beach in Coffs Harbour when he suffered a heart attack and drowned as a result.

The 2016 Logie Awards paid tribute to him in an 'In Memoriam' slideshow. He has also been remembered via a page on the Johnson and Friends fansite, "Michael's Bedroom" which is run by long-time Johnson and Friends enthusiast, Joseph Marshall.[15]

Known film and television credits

References

  1. ^ Patterson, John (1991). Johnson & friends: beginnings. Crows Nest, N.S.W: ABC Enterprises. ISBN 978-0-7333-0167-4.
  2. ^ Patterson, John (1992). Johnson & friends: the battle of the bed. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Sydney: ABC Enterprises. ISBN 978-0-7333-0229-9.
  3. ^ Patterson, John; Harcus, Annette; Milostic, Mario (1993). The book of letters. Johnson & friends. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Australia. Sydney: ABC Books. ISBN 978-0-7333-0308-1.
  4. ^ Patterson, John; Harcus, Annette; Milostic, Mario (1993). The book of numbers. Johnson & friends. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Australia. Sydney: ABC Books. ISBN 978-0-7333-0312-8.
  5. ^ Patterson, John (1994). Best of friends. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Australia. Sydney: ABC Books for the Australian Broadcasting Commission. ISBN 978-0-7333-0384-5.
  6. ^ Patterson, John (1994). The thing outside. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Australia. Sydney: ABC Books for the Australian Broadcasting Commission. ISBN 978-0-7333-0383-8.
  7. ^ Patterson, John (1994). Windchimes. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Australia. Sydney: ABC Books for the Australian Broadcasting Commission. ISBN 978-0-7333-0385-2.
  8. ^ Patterson, John (1996). Johnson & friends: sock soup. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Sydney: ABC Books for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. ISBN 978-0-7333-0505-4.
  9. ^ Patterson, John (1996). Johnson & friends: the flood. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Sydney: ABC Books for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. ISBN 978-0-7333-0507-8.
  10. ^ Patterson, John (1996). Johnson & friends: a trip to the moon. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Sydney: ABC Books for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. ISBN 978-0-7333-0506-1.
  11. ^ Patterson, John; Harcus, Annette; Milostic, Mario (1996). The train conductor. Johnson & friends. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Sydney: ABC Books for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. ISBN 978-0-7333-0448-4.
  12. ^ Patterson, John (1994). Johnson & friends. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Australia. Sydney: ABC Books for the Australian Broadcasting Commission. ISBN 978-0-7333-0388-3.
  13. ^ Patterson, John (1998). Best of friends. Dingley, Vic: Redwood Audio. ISBN 978-1-875980-63-5.
  14. ^ Knox, David (12 February 2016). "Vale: John Patterson". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  15. ^ "Michael's Bedroom | John Patterson Memorial Page". michaelsbedroom. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  16. ^ "John Patterson". IMDb. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  17. ^ "John Patterson - The Screen Guide". Screen Australia. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
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