Mike Willesee: The life of a television trailblazer | Australian Story
Remembering the late Mike Willesee - the man who shaped Australian current affairs. Willesee's career in television spanned five decades and he was considered the best interviewer in the business.
He allows Australian Story into his life to chronicle his difficult journey through throat cancer. Willesee died on March 1, 2019
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Deepest respect for Mike Willesee.Fond memories of watching Mike on tv growing up,and as an adult.An aussie legend who will be sadly missed.
RIP Mike, a big part of every Australians lives for the last 50 years.
One of the journalistic legends.. amazing man!
Always remembered Mike's story about and his checking in over time with Quentin. He was a compassionate man, and in some way a formative experience for me. That's a good influence on a kid. Actually met Quentin at uni years and years later.
😢 😥 I remember watching him on TV in the 70's / 80's
l had an enormous amount of respect for Mike Willesee, and l always will. Thank you for inspiring me to have an insatiable appetite for knowledge. l will always remember you with great fondness. You are now with God. You have my prayers and also your wonderful Family. Thank you so much for the memories Mike.
Thank you Mike.
Everyone has an amazing story whether known or unknown. Thanks for sharing old mate. RIP
@nightin508
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@Hannah Yue Yeah, they were pretty cool I guess.
I didn't know he passed away, great journalist, Bye Mike
RIP Mike
So sad he was a wonderful man reporter l feel like l know him as a child watching him every night in my house growing up on tv. Just his voice is so familiar to me and his kind face and interesting stories. And his beautiful lady reporter with the dark hair. I wish l could remember her name l know it once l hear it. RIP Mike 🙏❤️
Amazing clever man Loved watching him So sorry too his family
Thanks mate
TDT….I remember this show, and Mike was the voice ….
You were a wonderful journalist to the last minute of your journey
What a brilliant Aussie talent!!! He would be disgusted to see his TV show today!! Trite rubbish
Media was so special when he took both side of the story
This Day Tonight taught me so much
When did this first air?
He is missed very badly
R.I.P. Micky remember peter croft kings cross spooker.
Lo mas hermoso de este grandiose hombre. Fue que. Jesus lo elijio para llevar mensaje al papa juan pablo II. Sin duda. Esta con dios.
4 corners
i want to watch the movie: the blood of Christ , where is it?
a current affair
Where is the "Blood of Christ"?