John Burgess (host)
| John Burgess | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 June 1943 Australia |
| Station(s) | 6IX |
| Time slot | 5:30am-9:00am |
| Country | Australia |
| Previous show(s) |
Various (2UW) |
| Website | http://www.johnburgess.com.au/ |
John Burgess (born 4 June 1943) is an Australian television and radio personality, often referred to as "Burgo" and "Baby John Burgess".[1] He is best known for his hosting duties on Wheel of Fortune.
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[edit] Career
[edit] Television
Burgess was host of Wheel of Fortune on the Seven Network, from 1984 to 1996. He later hosted the Australian version of Catch Phrase, shown on the Nine Network.
John Burgess joined the cast of Balls of Steel Australia on The Comedy Channel in 2012.[1]
[edit] Radio
On 25 September 2006 he started as breakfast show announcer for easy listening radio station 3MP in Melbourne.[2]
On 12 December 2011 he took over from Johnny Young at 6IX Perth
Burgess has also hosted numerous radio shows throughout the years:
| John Burgess Radio Timeline | |||
| 2UW | 1965-1970 | ||
| 3AK | 1970-1974 | ||
| 2UW | 1974-1976 | ||
| 3MP | 1976-1978 | ||
| 6PM | 1978-1988 | ||
| 2CH | 1997-2004 | ||
| 3MP | 2006-2009 | ||
| 6IX | 2011-???? | ||
[edit] References
- ^ a b "'Baby' John Burgess signs on for Foxtel's Balls of Steel with The Chaser's Craig Reucassel". The Daily Telegraph. Sydnet, New South Wales. 14 December 2011. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/baby-john-burgess-signs-on-for-foxtels-balls-of-steel-with-the-chasers-craig-reucassel/story-e6frewz0-1226222366627. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
- ^ Baby John Forever, The Daily Telegraph, 4 September, 2006.
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