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Bert Newton: A life in pictures
There was always a place for the moon-faced man who could present a variety show or be second banana when necessary, interview anyone and get a great story, host a Logies night, receive a Logie and act and sing and dance.
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Portrait of Bert Newton for a promotional picture of the Narrator for the upcoming season of The Rocky Horror Show. Credit:Nic Walker
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Bert Newton poses for a photograph ahead of his 75th birthday in Melbourne. Credit:Simon Schluter
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Bert Newton hams it up in a promotional image for The Logies ceremonial duties. Credit:Supplied
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Bert Newton on stage in the Wizard of Oz Credit:Ken Irwin
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Bert Newton & Patti Newton pose for a photograph for "Ford Superquiz" in 1981.Credit:Publicity
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Patti Newton with husband Bert share a candid moment. Credit:Michele Ferguson
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Mel Brooks (left) and Bert Newton (right) ham it up on stage at the Princess Theatre during "The Producers"Credit:Cathryn Tremain
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Don Lane with guest Kerry Packer and Bert Newton on the Don Lane Show.Credit:Supplied
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Muhammad Ali and Bert Newton at the 21st Logie Awards at the Hilton Hotel, Melbourne. Credit:Bruce Postle
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Bert Newton and Malcolm Fraser on air in 1979 Credit:Supplied
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Paul Keating appearing on the Bert Newton show Credit:Mike Bowers
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Pete Smith with Bert Newton in 1984.Credit:Supplied
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Don Lane and Bert Newton on the Don Lane Show.Credit:Supplied
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Channel 9 personalities Bert Newton and Don Lane in 1985.Credit:Channel Nine
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Bert Newton and Don Lane ham it up during the Don Lane show Credit:Fairfax
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Two of Australia's finest television talents, Mike Walsh and Bert Newton on stage at The Mike Walsh Show . Credit:Supplied
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Bert Newton poses for a candid portrait. Credit:Simon Schulter