John Burgess (host)
| John Burgess | |
|---|---|
| Born |
4 June 1943 Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Other names |
Burgo Baby John Burgess |
| Occupation | Australian television presenter & Radio personality |
| Known for |
Various (2UW) Turning On ... at 5.30 pm (Seven Network) Breakfast (3AK) Breakfast (3MP) Breakfast (6PM) Wheel of Fortune (Seven Network) Burgo's Catch Phrase (Nine Network) Pass the Buck (Nine Network) Breakfast (2CH) Breakfast (3MP) |
John Burgess (born 4 June 1943) is an Australian television and radio personality and host, often referred to as "Burgo" and "Baby John Burgess".[1] He is best known for his hosting duties on Wheel of Fortune.
Career
Television
Burgess was host of the Australian version of Wheel of Fortune on the Seven Network, from 1984 to 1996. He later hosted Burgo's Catch Phrase, shown on the Nine Network.
Also he hosted teenage show "Turning On" on HSV7 in the 1970s. This show featured many bands including "Zoot" and Gillian Fitzgerald was one of the main dancers and included Judy Moody and Christine Kelson.
He also hosted the Australian game show Pass the Buck, shown in 2002 on the Nine Network.
John Burgess joined the cast of Balls of Steel Australia on The Comedy Channel in 2012.[1]
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 until December 2015
Burgess has also hosted numerous radio shows throughout the years:
| 2UW | 1965–1970 |
| 3AK | 1970–1974 |
| 2UW | 1974–1976 |
| 3MP | 1976–1978 |
| 6PM | 1978–1988 |
| 2CH | 1997–2004 |
| 3MP | 2006–2009 |
| 6IX | 2011–2015 |
References
- 1 2 "'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. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
- ↑ Baby John Forever, The Daily Telegraph, 4 September 2006.