Terence Joseph Willesee (born 27 April 1945) is an Australian retired journalist and television and radio presenter.
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| Born | Terence Joseph Willesee 27 April 1945 |
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| Years active | 1969−2013 |
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| Spouse | Melissa |
| Children | 6 |
| Father | Don Willesee |
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Personal life
editWillesee is the son of the Don Willesee, a long-time member of the Australian Senate and Whitlam government minister. He is the brother of the late Mike Willesee, who was also a journalist and television presenter.[1]
Career
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Willesee began his media career in Perth in 1969. He initially worked as a television news reporter before branching out into newsreading and producing documentaries. He produced and presented 14 prime time documentaries for STW TV station in Perth.[2]
In 1981 Willesee was signed by the Seven Network to present a successful national current affairs program named Terry Willesee Tonight, based in Sydney.[2] Terry was then signed by the Nine Network.[3] Terry's role on the 7 current affairs show went to Derryn Hinch.
Terry Willesee hosted Live at Five on the Nine Network with Jo Pearson. He was also utilized by the network to host a variety of programs including Today and A Current Affair.[4]
Willesee in 1992 moved to the United States where he anchored the nationally syndicated program, A Current Affair Extra. He also travelled the country as a reporter for A Current Affair (not related to Nine Network's programme of the same name). He was later promoted to anchor the Fox network's national programme, A Current Affair Extra. He was probably the first Australian to host his own current affairs show on US television.[2][5]
After three years in the United States he moved back to Australia, reading news for Nine Network affiliate STW in Perth. While in Perth he occasionally hosted a talkback radio show for 6PR.[2]
In 2001, Willesee presented a talkback radio show for Sydney radio station 2GB.[2]
In 2002, Terry returned to national television where he anchored Willesee Across Australia on Sky News Australia. He later presented First Edition in 2002 until June 2013 when he retired.[2]
Willesee has also worked as a media trainer.[6]
Awards
edit- Logie Awards – Most Popular Male (Western Australia): 1978,[7] 1979,[8] 1980,[9] 1981[10]
References
edit- ^ "ALP figures gather for Willesee funeral". ABC Western Australia. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 15 September 2003. Archived from the original on 19 September 2003. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f "Presenters - Terry Willesee". Sky News Australia. Archived from the original on 18 October 2009. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
- ^ No farewells for Willesee as Seven wields axe, The Sunday Telegraph, 3 April 1988, Page 15
- ^ Lewes, Jacqueline Lee (23 October 1989). "Antennae". Retrieved 9 April 2010.
- ^ Smith Brady, Lois (6 June 1993). "VOWS; Katherine Kamhi, Tony Coghlan". New York Times. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
- ^ presented by Annette Shun Wah (13 August 2001). "Episode Two". Media Dimensions. ABC TV. yes.
- ^ "THE 20TH ANNUAL TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS (1978)". TV Week. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
- ^ "THE 21ST ANNUAL TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS (1979)". TV Week. Archived from the original on 21 July 2008. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
- ^ "THE 22ND ANNUAL TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS (1980)". TV Week. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
- ^ "THE 23RD ANNUAL TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS (1981)". TV Week. Retrieved 9 April 2010.