May 2023 archive

Classic TV Guides: Ryan

Having already produced successful dramas Homicide, Division 4 and Matlock Police based around the Victorian police force, Crawford Productions took a different path with its 1973 action drama, Ryan. Instead of focusing on the police force, the central character, Michael Ryan (Rod Mullinar) is a private investigator. The only other regular characters are Ryan’s secretary …

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Obituary: Ray Wilkie

Ray Wilkie, former meterologist and Network Ten weather presenter, has died at age 98. Brisbane 4BC radio presenter Spencer Howson reported the news from Wilkie’s son on Saturday night. Wilkie’s interest in meteorology was sparked during his days with the RAAF in England and Europe during World War II. After graduating with a Bachelor of …

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Obituary: Mary Fitzgerald (Parker)

Mary Fitzgerald, one of the first TV presenters on Melbourne television, has died in hospital in Melbourne after a short illness, surrounded by family. Born Mary Parker in England, she grew up in Melbourne after her family relocated to Australia. One of her brothers was Michael Parker, who went on to be private secretary for …

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Obituary: Jock Zonfrillo

Jock Zonfrillo, MasterChef Australia co-host and judge, has died at the age of 46. It was reported that he was found by police who had attended a Brunswick address for a welfare check. His death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner. Born in Scotland in 1976, …

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