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"You're not in Guatemala now, Dr Ropata"

"You're not in Guatemala now, Dr Ropata"
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"You're not in Guatemala now, Dr Ropata"
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Alexander Turnbull Library
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TAPUHI
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A caricature of Temuera Morrison as the 'Shortland Street' character Dr Hone Ropata, one of the original characters in the long-running series. His head is exaggeratedly large compared to his body. He wears a doctor's white coat and holds a stethoscope. The accompanying line "You're not in Guatemala now, Dr Ropata" proved to be a cult favourite with fans of the series. The scene was aired as part of Series 1, Episode 1, in May 1992. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Chris Slane © [in penc...

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Date created
1993
URL
http://natlib.govt.nz/records/37964941
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Morrison, Temuera, 1960- / Television programmes / New Zealand / Medical television programmes / Television actors and actresses / Shortland Street (Television programme)

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