The 3AW Archive.

<p>From the station's first broadcast on Feb 22, 1932 3AW has been a constant companion to Melburnians.<br>Here we feature some of the highs and lows of or broadcasting history.</p>

S2E132: 3AW Hinch, the other side. Guest: Craig Willis 29 April 1990

After Derryn left 3AW in the 1980s for his TV career, He returned in 1990 to host a weekend interview program called "Hinch, the other side.".In this episode his guest was Craig Willis who just happened to be Hinch's former announcer. Pic:  3aw.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-14
29:14

S2E131: 3UZ Des Fothergill with Kevin Bartlett 15 Sep, 1982

Hosting 3UZ's Sportstalk program in 1982, Kevin Bartlett spoke with 1940's Collingwood Brownlow Medal Winner Des Fothergill.Thanks to Michael Morgan for sending through this audio.Thanks to boylesfootballphotos.net.au for the photoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-08
07:40

S2E130: 3AW Bits of Keith McGowan. 13 Oct,1997

Not long after my time at 3AW began, I noted that because Keith produced, panelled and presented his own show with no other help, very little audio of him would ever be archived.  Upon telling him that he said "So make me a highlights package".So I put together this little taste of Keith's work.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-01
08:03

S1E129: 3AW Tim Brooke-Taylor with Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady 13 Jan, 1999

It's 1999 and with Bruce broadcasting from England, and Philip back in Australia, it was good time for the boys to chat with Tim Brooke-Taylor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-12
16:55

S1E128: 3AW Johnny O'Keefe Special - Geoff Manion 15 Oct, 1978

When Johnny O'Keefe passed away in 1978. 3AW's Geoff Manion and his producer David Mann grabbed an interview Geoff had done with him, and packaged it up with some of Johnny's greatest songs.  The special ran for an hour and aired from 3-4pm on Sunday 15th October, 1978.Since then the tape has sat in a box somewhere and, with many other specials, has finally made its way to me.  Here is an edited version of the special.  I've simply taken out much of the music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02-29
21:27

S1E127: 3AW Philip Brady probed by Sally Cockburn 07 Dec, 2019

It's not an old interview, in fact, it took place less than a week ago.  It is a great reminder of the fascinating life of one of the Australian media's longest serving employees.  Philip talks with Sally about some of the greats he's met and some he passed up on meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-11
20:20

S1E126: 3AW - Lox McGrath's coverage of the BP Motor Rally (1960s)

Reporting from Chadstone, Lox McGrath interviews driver Harry Firth and navigator Frank Kilfoyle who had just won their second BP Motor Rally in a Ford Falcon.(Motoring enthusiasts - I'd love to know the date, but Harry and Frank had so much success I can't see this written up anywhere)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-10
11:09

S1E125: 3AW Prime Minister John Howard with David Hookes & Gerard Healy. 09 Dec, 1999

Moving the conversation away from running the country, David Hookes and Gerard Healy interview Prime Minister John Howard about Cricket, Socog and the Davis Cup. Photo creidt: FoxSportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-09
14:46

S1E124: 3AW Cybill Shepherd with Ernie Sigley. 07 Dec, 1999

So many international stars immediately warmed to Ernie thanks to his "just here for a chat" interviewing style.  None more than Cybill Shepherd who even sang live for him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-08
38:42

S1E123: 20 years ago today : 3AW Lou Richards with Ernie Sigley 06 Dec, 1999

As the 20th century draws to a close, Ernie invited a few old mates to chat about the changes they've seen over their own journeys.  Lou Richards was one of them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-05
29:41

S1E122: 3AW Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York with Caroline Wilson, 01 Dec, 1994

It may be her ex husband in the news at the moment, but 25 years ago Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York was here in Melbourne.  She dropped in for a chat with Caroline WilsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-04
12:21

S1E121: 20 years ago today: 3AW Billy Thorpe with Bruce and Phil. 04 Dec, 1999

Gone too soon.  He may have passed away in 2007, but Billy Thorpe lives on thanks to his music and conversations like this one with Bruce and Phil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-03
17:44

S1E120: 20 years ago today: 3AW Barry Humphries with Ross and Dean in New York

Broadcasting from New York at the end of 1999, Ross and Dean ventured up to Barry Humphries apartment to have a short chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-02
08:39

S1E119: 3AW - Breakfast with Ross Stevenson and Keith McGowan

23 Aug, 2005.  John Burns has become suddenly unavailable to do the program so Keith McGowan stayed back to host the early part of the breakfast program alongside Ross Stevenson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-01
16:59

S1E118: 3AW - Rex Hunt Fishing Show parody. 1999

Yesterday I posted a short clip of the Rex Hunt Fishing show on 3DB.When the show came to Friday evenings on 3AW, it was followed by Bruce and Phil's Nightline.  So to hook listeners over, Bruce and Phil would open the show as if it were a continuation of Rex's fishing show with Bruce as Rex Hunt, Philip as Charles Barnham, and Simon as Matthew Hunt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-28
10:10

S1E117: 3DB - Rex Hunt's 100th fishing show.

Sadly, it's only a couple of minutes of audio, but it's great to hear Charles Barnham alongside Rex again.Rex's fishing show began on 3DB and moved across with him to 3AW where it ran for another 1000+ shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-27
02:53

S1E116: 3AW 1994 - Bruce and Phil's twisted tape - Sarah Ferguson

Yesterday I posted Blackers and Unca doing a twisted tape of Bert Newton from 1982.  This one was done 14 years later by Bruce and Phil.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-26
08:01

S1E115: 3AW 1982 - Blackers and Unca's Twisted Tapes - Bert Newton

John Blackman and Uncle Roy did many of these over their time together on Breakfast on 3AW.   Photo credit: Ash LongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-25
06:41

S1E114: 3AW - 1978 Peter Hitchener reads the 3AW 6AM news

19 Sept, 1978.  Peter Hitchener reads the news ahead of hosting the breakfast show he co-hosts with Paul Barber.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-24
07:49

S1E113: 25 Years Ago Today: 3AW John Denver with Caroline Wilson

22 Nov, 1994. John Denver is about to tour Australia.  Caroline Wilson, hosting her afternoon show on 3AW caught up with him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-21
17:12

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