Comments on: Tribute to Garry Meadows (1939 – 1982)

By: Kim Stephens

Kim Stephens — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 11:58:24 +0000

My wife and I were in New Faces in the Final (Can’t remember which year) and about 6 months after that Faye and I were walking out of her office building and Gary saw us and said hullo to us by name. He had an incredible memory.

By: John E. N. Ward

John E. N. Ward — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 02:54:57 +0000

Gary Meadows. I’ll tell you who Gary Meadows is (not was) in the Galaxy and its history: you place Dave Letterman and Johnny Carson and Phil Donahue on a platform together, and Gary Meadows is simply not out-classed. At any level – human rapport, generosity of spirit, amiability, common sense, confidence in front of the public and in front of great people. But what does this mean – Western Australia is the quietest ‘global leader’ that a lot of the world is mostly not aware about. But it is nevertheless a world leader for all of that and never under-estimate it or its people. The end.

By: Frank Mehmet

Frank Mehmet — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 13:18:27 +0000

A lovely tribute to a real TV showman. Glad someone took the time out to source his TV history as it was kind
of sad that not much has been said of Gary.
I was only a 13year old when Price is Right aired but he left a lasting impression on myself and friends as his name
always bobs up when we’re feeling a little nostalgic. Such a genuine character, a person you’d always wanted to be in the presence of, sadly missed.

By: jennie hoyle

jennie hoyle — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 10:20:34 +0000

There’s not a day I don’t think of Gary, we were such good friends. He helped me out of a couple of difficut situations. I was a hostess on The original Price Is Right. I really didn’t know what Gary was going to say or do to me at the closing of the show e.g if I had been to S.A He would ask how Don Dunstan was, and when would we be seeing each other again. Not true,think!think! answer. He’d just watch me try to explain and laugh. The thing that really bothers me is that he was THE FIRST Price Is Right host, but there is no record of this, only the New Price Is Right. There is only one tape left, thanks to Miike Murphy I have It. Jacky had a couple, but who knows where they are now. Also Annie has a couple in USA. Will try contact her. He was the best compare, with his genuine humour and humility. The other compares just don”t have the sincerety. My thoughs go out to Rhonda and family, Garys was a very special person

By: Andrew Moore

Andrew Moore — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 03:05:37 +0000

A really good tribute thank you wasnt garry also on the 70s game show charades?

By: Martin Bland

Martin Bland — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 12:28:56 +0000

I am sad to hear about Gary Meadows dying so young. I remember the earthquake. When Garry returned to his desk to explain what had happened, I remember him saying ” put the kettle on, we have just had an earthquake”. He also talked about a woman, possibly a switchboard operator, trying to run out but being pulled back by her headset. This was around 1968. He was the voice of west Australian radio at that time, and appeared on television on fund raising events and a series about hypnosis. He was a celebrity that felt like a personal friend. I left Australia in1972 so my memory of this time is still clear.

By: Luke

Luke — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 14:42:57 +0000

Just heard Garry mentioned on Australia Overnight on 3AW, 2UE and 4BC. Presenter Andrew McLaren just said he was on 3DB when he saw Garry, who said he had a pain in his arm, but had to go air, so went to get ready. Andrew McLaren could’ve been the last person to speak to him, or could’ve been the 3DB staff member to find him.

By: ray bullock

ray bullock — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:16:32 +0000

Garry was on-air on radio when the Meckering Earthquake happened. I remember him saying he thought a plane had crashed into the building.

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 09:43:25 +0000

I met Gary in WA in about 1969-70 I was a Star Struck 11 year old, He talked to me and that was great. 8 years later I worked for ATV 0 (now network 10) when Gary was in the Bluestone Boys. He was a gentleman to know. My best memory was between takes Eric Oldfield (another member of the cast) pulled out his guitar and started to play. He played Lollipop and we were all singing and Gary did the baritone lines.

Cheers

By: Steven Pitcher

Steven Pitcher — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:59:03 +0000

Finally something about garry meadows he is a legend