Philip Brady facts for kids

Philip Brady was born on June 16, 1939. He is a well-known Australian who has worked a lot in television and radio. He is often called a "media personality" because he has been on TV and radio for many years.

Philip Brady's Media Journey

Philip Brady was born in Melbourne, Australia. He was part of the very first days of television in Australia. When he was 18, he finished school and started working at Channel Nine in 1958. He began as a "booth announcer," which meant he worked behind the scenes, introducing shows and commercials.

Early Days in TV

Philip Brady became famous for appearing on In Melbourne Tonight. This was a very popular TV show at the time, and he worked alongside a famous host named Graham Kennedy. Philip stayed at Channel Nine until 1971. After that, he even worked for a travel agent for a short time.

Hosting Popular Shows

In the 1970s, Philip Brady became a host for many different television shows. He hosted shows like Moneymakers, Casino Ten, Password, Get the Message, and Everybody’s Talking. These shows made him a familiar face to many people across Australia.

Radio Career and Partnerships

In 1986, Philip Brady moved to the Gold Coast. There, he started hosting a radio show on a station called Easy Listening 97 Tweed Heads. He returned to Melbourne in 1990. That's when he began a very long and successful partnership with Bruce Mansfield. Together, they hosted popular radio shows like Remember When and Nightline on the radio station 3AW. Their shows were very popular and lasted for many years.