With Tony now firmly ensconsed in Afternoons, here's a chance to reflect on his first Overnight shift from August 22, 2016

With Tony now firmly ensconsed in Afternoons, here's a chance to reflect on his first Overnight shift from August 22, 2016

From the station's first broadcast on Feb 22, 1932 3AW has been a constant companion to Melburnians.
Here we feature some of the highs and lows of or broadcasting history.

From the station's first broadcast on Feb 22, 1932 3AW has been a constant companion to Melburnians. Here we feature some of the highs and lows of or broadcasting history.

The 3AW Archive.

The 3AW Archive

Tony Moclair's first Middawn - 22 Aug, 2016

Today’s random reel to reel tape. John Farnham interview recorded on 23 Dec 1975 and played on air on Christmas Day in 1975.  50 years ago. This tape has not been heard since that day.

Today&rsquo;s random reel to reel tape. John Farnham interview recorded on 23 Dec 1975 and played on air on Christmas Day in 1975.&nbsp; 50 years ago. This tape has not been heard since that day.

Johnny Farnham with Muriel Cooper Christmas Special

On 03 Feb, 2004 Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady phoned Allan Moffatt to congratulate him on becoming an Australian citizen.  Bruce and Phil were at an outside broadcast when they put the call through.  This four minute chat shows the great sense of humour that Allan Moffatt had.  Many people are paying tribute by recounting stories from his amazing career.  But it's also great to know he was a fabulous guy as well.

On 03 Feb, 2004 Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady phoned Allan Moffatt to congratulate him on becoming an Australian citizen.&nbsp; Bruce and Phil were at an outside broadcast when they put the call through.&nbsp; This four minute chat shows the great sense of humour that Allan Moffatt had.&nbsp; Many people are paying tribute by recounting stories from his amazing career.&nbsp; But it's also great to know he was a fabulous guy as well.

The great sense of humour of Allan Moffat 

With the passing of John Laws, I thought it worthwhile posting this to demonstrate what set him apart from all others.  When Rolf Harris hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons, John took the time to explain to this caller why Rolf Harris paintings weren't wanted.  Any other talkback show host would have dismissed the caller very quickly. Warning - it may be a little offensive to some ears.

With the passing of John Laws, I thought it worthwhile posting this to demonstrate what set him apart from all others.&nbsp; When Rolf Harris hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons, John took the time to explain to this caller why Rolf Harris paintings weren't wanted.&nbsp; Any other talkback show host would have dismissed the caller very quickly. Warning - it may be a little offensive to some ears.

Tony Moclair's first Middawn - 22 Aug, 2016

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