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Dick McCann (comedian)

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Not to be confused with Dick McCann Memorial Award.

Dick McCann was an Australian comedian and TV personality,[1] based on Brisbane's Channel 7 in the late 1960s[2] and early 1970s. In addition to performing on Theatre Royal (1960–69), he presented the Children's Hour in the afternoon.[3]

He is well remembered for his character Beanpole[4] due to his lanky appearance.

McCann won three Logie Awards,[5]

  • 1965 Most Popular Male. (Queensland)
  • 1969 Best Male Personality (Queensland)
  • 1970 Best Local Show (Queensland)

References

  1. ^ http://kuttsywoodscouch.blogspot.com/2009/09/50-years-of-brisbane-tv-part-9-kids-tv.html
  2. ^ http://ipswichcity.com.au/features/mayoronline/archived.php
  3. ^ http://www.televisionau.com/tv310366.htm
  4. ^ http://www.televisionau.com/tv310366.htm
  5. ^ http://www.milesago.com/tv/logies.htm


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