With a state memorial for the late comedic legend taking place at the Sydney Opera House today, Clinton Maynard speaks with Associate Professor Tony Moore, Lecturer, Communications and Media Studies, to discuss the legacy of Barry Humphries and his contribution to the arts. 

Professor Moore has written multiple books and articles about Barry Humphries’ life and impact on Australian culture, including the book ‘The Barry McKenzie Movies’. 

He says, “Australia can be proud that we produced such a versatile artist, someone who was a multimedia personality. Someone who taught us how to laugh at ourselves in the post-war era, and zero in on the suburbs we live in."

With a state memorial for the late comedic legend taking place at the Sydney Opera House today, Clinton Maynard speaks with Associate Professor Tony Moore, Lecturer, Communications and Media Studies, to discuss the legacy of Barry Humphries and his contribution to the arts. 
Professor Moore has written multiple books and articles about Barry Humphries’ life and impact on Australian culture, including the book ‘The Barry McKenzie Movies’. 
He says, “Australia can be proud that we produced such a versatile artist, someone who was a multimedia personality. Someone who taught us how to laugh at ourselves in the post-war era, and zero in on the suburbs we live in."

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