Comments on: Tribute to Peter Dean (1937 – 2013) http://watvhistory.com/2013/03/tribute-to-peter-dean-1937-2013/ History of Western Australia's Television Industry Mon, 18 Jul 2022 03:09:49 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.38 By: Rudi Gracias http://watvhistory.com/2013/03/tribute-to-peter-dean-1937-2013/comment-page-1/#comment-17553 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:53:42 +0000 http://watvhistory.com/2013/03/tribute-to-peter-dean-1937-2013/#comment-17553 I had the privilge of working with and enjoying the company of Peter Dean since 1973 when I joined Channel 7 as an Assitant Accountant. In an industry where egos reigned supreme Peter was the most ‘down to earth’ person one could meet. Unselfish,caring and always funny are my recollections of Peter. Especially on our legendary Exmouth Expeditions – an obligatory trip to Kailas Fisheries in Learmonth straight after Telethon which lasted 10 or so years. It was a laugh a minute 16 hour trip there and back with Peter providing the almost non-stop entertainment. These were some of my most memorable times at TVW 7.

]]> By: Brian Shoesmith http://watvhistory.com/2013/03/tribute-to-peter-dean-1937-2013/comment-page-1/#comment-17551 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:28:56 +0000 http://watvhistory.com/2013/03/tribute-to-peter-dean-1937-2013/#comment-17551 I would like to pay tribute to Peter Dean from a different perspective. As a media academic with an interest in local media I invited Peter to ECU on a number of occasions. Peter knew his history, which shared willingly with students but always with laughter. My memory is of a great time had by all while a lot was learned. I always envied Peter his pep love skills. He would have made a great teacher.

]]> By: Jan & Marty Maher http://watvhistory.com/2013/03/tribute-to-peter-dean-1937-2013/comment-page-1/#comment-17537 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:30:02 +0000 http://watvhistory.com/2013/03/tribute-to-peter-dean-1937-2013/#comment-17537 Very sad to hear of Petes passing. Our sincere condolences to Petes wife & family.
He always lit up the room & his cheeky smile was infectious. It was great to see him at the 2009 reunion.
One of a kind.

Jan (ex TVW graphix) & Marty (ex TVW Promos)…. (Melbourne)

]]> By: Bob Page http://watvhistory.com/2013/03/tribute-to-peter-dean-1937-2013/comment-page-1/#comment-17480 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:32:48 +0000 http://watvhistory.com/2013/03/tribute-to-peter-dean-1937-2013/#comment-17480 I first met Peter Dean when I was finished school at the age of 15 and joined 6PR as office boy in 1960. Peter was king of the top 40 in Perth. During my 5 years at 6PR among other things I did the midnight to dawn shift on Saturday nights for a period of time. Peter used to follow me for the Sunday morning shift. Sometimes Peter was late and his wife Del would call to say Peter was on his way, so I would play a few more records and say “Peter Dean is up next and he should arrive any minute”.
I also had the privilage of working with Peter at Channel 7, in particular when I was Telethon Manager. Great guy. Heart of gold.

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