I don't know how many times I have posed the question on the aus.tv newsgroup - "Does anyone remember a show in the early 80's in which there were these kids trying to find their scientist father who has disappeared, and are being chased by some evil lady who is trying to steal some special crystal wand they possess which can freeze time..."
It took years to find out the title, and then do a search here in IMDB, to find - nothing. This is to at least allow anyone else who has gone through a similar search to be able to put their mind at ease.
Yes, I remember the show... Yes, it really does exist... No, I can't really elaborate any more than I have above. I wonder if the ABC will ever air it again...