Hilarious Events and Mishaps from the Early Days Of Entertainment
Feb 04, 2025
Pete Smith OAM
Hilarious Events and Mishaps from the Early Days Of Entertainment

Described as one of Australia’s entertainment legends, Pete Smith OAM first joined the ABC after graduating from Wesley College. He worked his way to announcer on Radio Australia.

For more than 21 years, Pete's voice was well-known on the quiz show Sale of the Century.

Pete joined Channel 9, the home of In Melbourne Tonight, in 1964. He served as compere, presented advertising, and made appearances in comedic sketches. He has also served as a National Nine newsreader and was on-camera host for many programs.

He’s appeared on so many programs, and worked with many of Australia's top entertainers.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, he appeared in many of the D-Generation  projects. He had a supporting role in Tony Martin's Bad Eggs and a minor part in Mick Molloy's Crackerjack. In addition, he appeared as a guest on the current affairs parody Frontline and did cabaret alongside Judith Lucy, Mick Molloy, and Tony Martin.

Pete Smith is a man of many talents.

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