Terry Willesee
Television journalist and host
Born
April 27th, 1945
80 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Australia
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A prominent journalist and television host, contributed significantly to Australian media through a career spanning several decades. Hosted the current affairs program 'Willesee at Seven' on Channel Seven, which became a staple in Australian television. Also involved in the establishment of the 'Today' show on the Nine Network. Throughout a career in journalism, covered numerous major events and has been influential in shaping public discourse through investigative reporting.
Hosted 'Willesee at Seven'
Contributed to 'Today' show
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