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Graham Cyril Kennedy AO (15 February 1934 – 25 May 2005) was an Australian entertainer, comedian and variety performer, as well as a personality and star of radio, theatre, television and film. He often performed in the style of vaudevillian and radio comedy star Roy Rene [1] and was often called "Gra Gra" (pronounced "gray-gray").
“The Best of Graham Kennedy”, hosted by Stuart Wagstaff, highlights from Kennedy’s long-running variety show “In Melbourne Tonight” (IMT), featuring Australian TV staples of the 1960’s and...
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Graham Kennedy (1934-2005) was a popular and influential host, comedian and actor in Australian TV. He hosted In Melbourne Tonight (1957) and Blankety Blanks (1977), and starred in movies like The Odd Angry Shot (1979) and The Killing Fields (1984).
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May 25, 2005 · Television legend Graham Kennedy has died at a nursing home in the NSW southern highlands, a close friend says.
May 25, 2005 · Graham Kennedy was a popular and controversial TV personality who hosted In Melbourne Tonight and Blankety Blanks. He retired to a reclusive life in the southern highlands and died in 2005 from pneumonia complications.
Graham Kennedy was an Australian TV icon, host, comedian and actor. He won 19 Logies and 5 Gold Logies, and was awarded the A.O. for his services to the entertainment industry.
Explore the career and legacy of Graham Kennedy, the 'King of Australian television', through rare and unseen clips from his shows and events. Watch his comedy sketches, live commercials, game shows, news programs and more.
