John Laws signs off after 71 years in Australian Radio
By Staff Writer in Media News on Friday, 08th November 2024 at 2:55pm
After 71 years on air, Australian radio legend John Laws retired today, turning off the golden microphone for the last time. The 89-year-old talkback icon, known as the "Golden Tonsils," announced his retirement last month, following a remarkable career that began in 1953 at Bendigo’s 3BO and spanned decades, including long stints at Sydney’s 2UE and 2SM.
Laws’ final shows were celebrated with a series of retirement luncheons, attended by industry friends and colleagues, according to Radio Today. 2SM paid tribute, calling him “a constant presence across generations, guiding listeners through world events, tough conversations, and moments of laughter.”
For over seven decades, Laws shaped Australian radio with his unique style, blending politics, music, and interviews with fig...
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