That infamous Amiga 500 hacking scene from Neighbours

dreamkatcha · 02 August 2022, 07:32

Turns out many of us misremembered it. It was actually a C64 and it wasn't Todd Landers (Kristian Schmid) doing the hacking. Funny how memory plays tricks on you like that. I'm sure though, the family did own an Amiga 500 at some point.

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musashi5150 · 02 August 2022, 08:30

Paul Robinson had an A500 in his Lassiters office back in the day for sure. I fondly remember those blue & orange Workbench 1.3 tones and the Clock being open

capehorn · 02 August 2022, 11:04

I vaguely remember the BBC continuity announcer warning us as the credits rolled that computer hacking was illegal in the UK and not to do it! Was that for this episode?

dreamkatcha · 02 August 2022, 14:04

Yep, that's right. Paul definitely had an Amiga 500 in the office. Looking back at episode guides it's surprising how often computers are featured/specifically worked into the plot rather than just being background props.

Josh gets a new computer for his birthday in a later episode than the one I uploaded so I imagine that marks the arrival of his upgrade, the Amiga 500.

That sounds exactly like something the BBC would do, especially when a large proportion of a show's audience is known to be comprised of kids. They probably thought that any kid could turn on a computer, push the hack button and instantly steal money from the local bank.

drHirudo · 02 August 2022, 16:47

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Originally Posted by dreamkatcha

Turns out many of us misremembered it. It was actually a C64 and it wasn't Todd Landers (Kristian Schmid) doing the hacking. Funny how memory plays tricks on you like that. I'm sure though, the family did own an Amiga 500 at some point.

There is Amiga 500 in neighbours:

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But it is not booted, just the Kickstart hand on the screen.

gimbal · 02 August 2022, 16:50

Yet she was typing on it

Ah tech mistakes in TV entertainment. You can create a book about it.

Galahad/FLT · 02 August 2022, 17:53

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Originally Posted by capehorn

I vaguely remember the BBC continuity announcer warning us as the credits rolled that computer hacking was illegal in the UK and not to do it! Was that for this episode?

"Hacking is easy, don't copy the hacking you see in Neighbours as it is 100% realistic and will lead to the fall of world governments!"

van_dammesque · 02 August 2022, 19:46

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Originally Posted by Galahad/FLT

"Hacking is easy, don't copy the hacking you see in Neighbours as it is 100% realistic and will lead to the fall of world governments!"

1st Chapter of Galahad's autobiography

dreamkatcha · 03 August 2022, 12:34

I hadn't seen that clip before, drHirudo, thanks. Priceless muppetry! Why even focus on the screen if the producers couldn't be bothered booting up some sort of office productivity software? If we saw her typing and talking about work issues that would have been enough to sell the idea something businessy is going on.

I've uploaded a few more clips...

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dreadnought · 03 August 2022, 13:26

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Originally Posted by dreamkatcha

Why even focus on the screen if the producers couldn't be bothered booting up some sort of office productivity software?

Come on, this was in a soap opera, so not exactly Schindler's List-level production. Also, just enough detail for their target audience. They had it switched on, after all

Fiery Phoenix · 03 August 2022, 13:30

Aaaaah The Alessi twins!

I never noticed the Amiga!

drHirudo · 03 August 2022, 14:21

In the site starring the computer there are many Amiga occurrences in the movies, but the list is far from complete. For example in the War of the Worlds (1988) ? Sci-fi in on of the episodes an alien boy uses Workbench 1.3 for prolonged time and it is shown on the screen.

Also, Amiga is seen in plenty of adult movies from early to mid 1990-ies, but the list is too NSFW.

dreamkatcha · 03 August 2022, 14:44

Haha! Good point, dreadnought. Millions of people likely saw the floppy disk prompt and didn't think anything was amiss for a split second. It's a computer in an office. The boxy thing holding the moving images is lit, job done. No need to consult anyone with even the most basic knowledge of the system.

They were indeedy very distracting and it looks like time has been kind to the Alessi twins.

I suppose 'Starring the Computer' relies on a number of factors to coincide for it to be a useful resource given that it's community-driven. People watching old TV shows/movies need to be of a certain age and also notice, recognise and care about the computers they spot. Then also be aware of the main website where these sightings are reported and actually be motivated to contribute. All things considered, it's quite a long shot.

redblade · 04 August 2022, 08:26

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Originally Posted by van_dammesque

1st Chapter of Galahad's autobiography

More like, "A book worth reading, is a book worth buying"

Speaking of books, http://b-ok.global great place for university books.

dreamkatcha · 05 August 2022, 10:33

More Neighbours Amiga 500 virus shenanigans...

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I can't decide if 'wooden horse' was a goof or something deliberately written into the script. Trojan horses are in fact typically wooden, so...

Can anyone identify what sort of computer Paul owned before the Amiga 500?

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drHirudo · 08 August 2022, 11:47

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Originally Posted by dreamkatcha

Can anyone identify what sort of computer Paul owned before the Amiga 500?

It looks like Apple IIc Plus :

https://www.google.com/search?q=apple+iic%2B+&tbm=isch

T_hairy_bootson · 08 August 2022, 13:49

Maybe they changed the end credits for the UK but I remember during the credits a big C= logo and computers supplied by commodore australia. I also miss-remembered the hacking scene as an a500.

dreamkatcha · 08 August 2022, 14:52

Thanks. That's a cute, goofy-looking contraption. It reminds me a bit of Short Circuit. Never seen one like that before. I'm familiar with the model number but only with regards to emulation.

Yes, I'd imagine whoever supplied the computer tech would have been plugged in the end credits. I'd have to go back to check how they went about it though. I know the exact date of the episode in which Paul had his A500 delivered, yet don't have the actual footage. So frustrating I can't revisit that one.

Superman · 08 August 2022, 17:57

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Originally Posted by T_hairy_bootson

Maybe they changed the end credits for the UK but I remember during the credits a big C= logo and computers supplied by commodore australia. I also miss-remembered the hacking scene as an a500.

Not forgetting also "Fiona Corkes wardrobe by Kamizole"

dreamkatcha · 08 August 2022, 20:05

So if you've ever dreamed of attending a fancy dress party looking like Gail Robinson circa late 1980s you know who to contact.

Re: the Commodore credits plug, I've not managed to find anything fancier than the basic thank you text shown in the attached image.

More vintage computing nostalgia from our Neighbours down under...

Josh hacks the Erinsborough High school computer, part 1. The first video posted is now part 2 since I found an earlier episode which lays the groundwork. The dial-up modem prop is hilariously shoddy!

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Gail abandons running the Robinson empire to master Frogger on the Apple IIc Plus office computer...

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Josh and Todd 'Mash the Potato' with a Commodore 64 (a game Josh coded himself, which explains why you won't find it in the Lemon64 database)...

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Des reprograms the bank's Corona PPC-400 portable PC...

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02 August 2022, 07:32	#1
dreamkatcha I've got a new byline Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,219	That infamous Amiga 500 hacking scene from Neighbours Turns out many of us misremembered it. It was actually a C64 and it wasn't Todd Landers (Kristian Schmid) doing the hacking. Funny how memory plays tricks on you like that. I'm sure though, the family did own an Amiga 500 at some point. [ Show youtube player ]

05 August 2022, 10:33	#15
dreamkatcha I've got a new byline Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,219	More Neighbours Amiga 500 virus shenanigans... [ Show youtube player ] I can't decide if 'wooden horse' was a goof or something deliberately written into the script. Trojan horses are in fact typically wooden, so... Can anyone identify what sort of computer Paul owned before the Amiga 500? [ Show youtube player ] Last edited by dreamkatcha; 06 August 2022 at 09:39.

08 August 2022, 20:05	#20
dreamkatcha I've got a new byline Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,219	So if you've ever dreamed of attending a fancy dress party looking like Gail Robinson circa late 1980s you know who to contact. Re: the Commodore credits plug, I've not managed to find anything fancier than the basic thank you text shown in the attached image. More vintage computing nostalgia from our Neighbours down under... Josh hacks the Erinsborough High school computer, part 1. The first video posted is now part 2 since I found an earlier episode which lays the groundwork. The dial-up modem prop is hilariously shoddy! [ Show youtube player ] Gail abandons running the Robinson empire to master Frogger on the Apple IIc Plus office computer... [ Show youtube player ] Josh and Todd 'Mash the Potato' with a Commodore 64 (a game Josh coded himself, which explains why you won't find it in the Lemon64 database)... [ Show youtube player ] Des reprograms the bank's Corona PPC-400 portable PC... [ Show youtube player ] Attached Thumbnails Last edited by dreamkatcha; 11 August 2022 at 10:49.

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02 August 2022, 08:30	#2
musashi5150 move.w #$4489,$dff07e Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norfolk, UK Age: 42 Posts: 2,351	Paul Robinson had an A500 in his Lassiters office back in the day for sure. I fondly remember those blue & orange Workbench 1.3 tones and the Clock being open

02 August 2022, 11:04	#3
capehorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 1,794	I vaguely remember the BBC continuity announcer warning us as the credits rolled that computer hacking was illegal in the UK and not to do it! Was that for this episode?

02 August 2022, 14:04	#4
dreamkatcha I've got a new byline Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,219	Yep, that's right. Paul definitely had an Amiga 500 in the office. Looking back at episode guides it's surprising how often computers are featured/specifically worked into the plot rather than just being background props. Josh gets a new computer for his birthday in a later episode than the one I uploaded so I imagine that marks the arrival of his upgrade, the Amiga 500. That sounds exactly like something the BBC would do, especially when a large proportion of a show's audience is known to be comprised of kids. They probably thought that any kid could turn on a computer, push the hack button and instantly steal money from the local bank.

02 August 2022, 16:50	#6
gimbal cheeky scoundrel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spijkenisse/Netherlands Age: 42 Posts: 6,908	Yet she was typing on it Ah tech mistakes in TV entertainment. You can create a book about it.

03 August 2022, 12:34	#9
dreamkatcha I've got a new byline Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,219	I hadn't seen that clip before, drHirudo, thanks. Priceless muppetry! Why even focus on the screen if the producers couldn't be bothered booting up some sort of office productivity software? If we saw her typing and talking about work issues that would have been enough to sell the idea something businessy is going on. I've uploaded a few more clips... [ Show youtube player ] [ Show youtube player ] [ Show youtube player ]

03 August 2022, 13:30	#11
Fiery Phoenix Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bury, Lancs Age: 47 Posts: 662	Aaaaah The Alessi twins! I never noticed the Amiga!

03 August 2022, 14:21	#12
drHirudo Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sofia / Bulgaria Posts: 456	In the site starring the computer there are many Amiga occurrences in the movies, but the list is far from complete. For example in the War of the Worlds (1988) ? Sci-fi in on of the episodes an alien boy uses Workbench 1.3 for prolonged time and it is shown on the screen. Also, Amiga is seen in plenty of adult movies from early to mid 1990-ies, but the list is too NSFW.

03 August 2022, 14:44	#13
dreamkatcha I've got a new byline Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,219	Haha! Good point, dreadnought. Millions of people likely saw the floppy disk prompt and didn't think anything was amiss for a split second. It's a computer in an office. The boxy thing holding the moving images is lit, job done. No need to consult anyone with even the most basic knowledge of the system. They were indeedy very distracting and it looks like time has been kind to the Alessi twins. I suppose 'Starring the Computer' relies on a number of factors to coincide for it to be a useful resource given that it's community-driven. People watching old TV shows/movies need to be of a certain age and also notice, recognise and care about the computers they spot. Then also be aware of the main website where these sightings are reported and actually be motivated to contribute. All things considered, it's quite a long shot.

08 August 2022, 13:49	#17
T_hairy_bootson Workbitch 1.3 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 46 Posts: 2,084	Maybe they changed the end credits for the UK but I remember during the credits a big C= logo and computers supplied by commodore australia. I also miss-remembered the hacking scene as an a500.

08 August 2022, 14:52	#18
dreamkatcha I've got a new byline Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,219	Thanks. That's a cute, goofy-looking contraption. It reminds me a bit of Short Circuit. Never seen one like that before. I'm familiar with the model number but only with regards to emulation. Yes, I'd imagine whoever supplied the computer tech would have been plugged in the end credits. I'd have to go back to check how they went about it though. I know the exact date of the episode in which Paul had his A500 delivered, yet don't have the actual footage. So frustrating I can't revisit that one.

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