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Our kinda country
■ The annual Our Kinda Country Good Friday Appeal returns on Sunday, March 13. The Royal Exchange Hotel in Traralgon will play host to a number of country music artists volunteering their time and talents for the cause. Chris Newman and Yesteryear, Ryan Shaun, Evan Platchinda, Bill Rowley, Ky and Jodie plus others will share the stage throughout the day commencing 12 noon. All proceeds will go to the RCH Good Friday Appeal.
Second show for M&M
■ Due to popular demand, the Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick, has announced a second show for Mick Pealing and Mal Eastick. The Australian music legends and original members of iconic group, The Stars, once again return to the stage together for an exclusive performance playing the songs of Andy Durant and The Stars. Sunday (Feb. 21), 3.30pm.
New album for Billy
■ Melbourne singer-songwriter Billy Bridge has released his new album of work titled Stories Through Time. The album is his finest work to date and has already caused a stir in the country music industry says Billy's website. More info: www.billybridge.com - Rob Foenander
More Showbiz Briefs
■ The Australian Financial Review has announced that Bryce Corbett will be joining as co-author of gossip column Rear Window, and Senior Writer. ■ Monique Hore has been appointed a City Reporter for the Herald Sun. ■ The Nine Network’s Mornings has been re-branded to Today Extra. ■ Kristy-Lee Lorraway has joined the Seven Network as the Entertainment Producer for Sunday Night. ■ Geelong-region publisher Provincial Media has launched Business Life. Jon Zabiegala is Managing Editor.
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■ Folk poet Andrew ‘Banjo’ Paterson was born in NSW in 1864. He died aged 76 in 1941. British actress Patricia Routledge was born in Cheshire, England, in 1929 (87). US singer-songwriter Gene Pitney was born in 1940. He died aged 66 in 2006.
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■ Sports commentator Rex Mossop was born in 1928. He died aged 83 in 2011. Director-producer Milos Forman was born in Czechoslovakia in 1932 (84). Artist and musician Yoko Ono was born in Japan in 1933 (83). Actor John Travolta was born in 1954 (62).
■ First it was Neil Mitchell, broadcasting his 3AW morning program, flat on his back in his livingroom. Next it was Ross Stevenson, after back surgery, bringing his breakfast show from his Kew home. And now 3AWhas taken an ‘outside broadcast’ facility to Bruce Mansfield’s Eaglemont home, so he can join Philip Brady on the Nightline program, Monday-Thursday. The OB link started on Monday this week (Feb. 15). Bruce is fighting prostate cancer, and after January 27 found travelling to the Docklands studios too onerous. 3AW Melbourne boss Stephen Beers organised the technical set-up at Bruce Mansfield’s home. In past weeks, stand-in hosts have included Simon Owens, Andrew McLaren, Mike Brady and Patti Newton.
At MMM ■ Jason Taylor has started worked on the sound engineering operations for Triple M football broadcasts. Jason is known for his work at 3AW and SEN. He is the son of Casey FM broadcaster Leigh Drew.
From the US
■ Kent Small (‘Smallzy’) is presenting his Nova 100 evening program from West Hollywood. Station Publicity Director Jane Elliott says he is in Los Angeles for the 58th Annual GrammyAwards. Smallzy’s Surgery will be heard across the Nova Network from 7pm-10pm, until Friday (Feb. 19).
Briefs
Do yourself a favour
■ Former 3AW Nightline and Remember When producer Paige McGinley has been a central figure in a follow-up TV program on Ian Meldrum, due to air on Channel 7 at 8.30 Sunday (Feb. 21). Her involvement follows the ratings success of the Molly series over the past two weekends on the Seven Network. The first week of the program attended a five-city metro audience of 1.79 million viewers.
● Molly Meldrum and Paige McGinley
● Bruce Mansfield: fighting prostate cancer
Accident for Matt Tiiley
● Matt Tilley
■ KIIS FM announcer Matt Tilley is recovering after being hit by a car while cycling in Melbourne. Matt's KIIS 101.1 co-host Meshel Laurie revealed the incident live on-air, confirming that her colleague and friend was involved in the accident, but is on the mend. “I'm just reading here, they've stitched his head, but nothing is broken, he's battered and bruised,: she told Monty Dimond, who stepped in for Matt on the show. - Greg Newman, Jocks Journal
■ Erin O’Dwyer is the new Researcher and Producer for ABC Classic FM’s weekday interview program Midday with Margaret Throsby. ■ Triple M’s football broadcasts are in the air with anchor Garry Lyon temporarily out of action, reportedly seeking treatment for a mental health issue. Lyon, Footy Show co-host, hit the headlines at the weekend, because of a feud with longtime colleague Billy Brownless. Channel 9 says Lyon’s cohost James Brayshaw is likely to helm the TV show solo in the meantime. ■ Pacific Star Network, operators of SEN and 3MP, now also have a Greek digital radio station.
Old links
■ Neil Mitchell, 3AW’s morning presenter, was talking about a Catholic Church issue. He referred to the Church’s media manager as “:our own Shane Healy”. Healy left the station in November 2014. Melbourne
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Friday Saturday February 19 February 20 ■ English actor Dick Emery was born in England in 1918. He died aged 65 in 1983. Actor Lee Marvin was born in New York in 1924. He died aged 63 in 1987. Prince Andrew was born in 1960 (55). Actress Zoe Carides was born in Sydney in 1962 (53).
■ Fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt was born in New York in 1934 (91). Actor Sir Sidney Pottier was born in Miami, Florida, in 1927 (89). Football commentator Neil Kerley was born in South Australia in 1934. Actress Lisa Hemsley was born in 1968.
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■ Actor Kelsey Grammer was born in the Virgin Islands in 1955 (61). American actor Christopher Atkins was born in New York in 1961 (55). US actor William Baldwin, younger brother of Alec, was born in New York in 1963 (53).
■ Lord Baden-Powell, founder of Scouts, was born in 1857. He died aged 83 in 1941. Australian director and producer Ken G Hall was born in 1901. He died aged 92. US actor Robert Young (Father Knows Best) was born in 1907. He died aged 91 in 1998.
Tuesday February 23 ■ Former Australian Prime Minister Sir William McMahon was born in Sydney in 1908. He died aged 80 in 1988. Actor Peter Fonda was born in New York in 1939 (75). English actress Emily Blunt was born in London in 1981 (32). Her work includes Devil Wears Prada.
Thanks to GREG NEWMAN of Jocks Journal for assistance with birthday and anniversary dates. Jocks Journal is Australia’s longest running radio industry publication. Find out more at www.jocksjournal.com