Dick McCann (comedian) explained

Dick McCann (comedian) should not be confused with Dick McCann Memorial Award.

Dick McCann is an Australian retired comedian and TV personality,^[1] based on Brisbane's Channel 7 in the late 1960s^[2] and early 1970s. In addition to performing on Theatre Royal (1960–69), he presented the Children's Cottee's Happy Hour in the afternoon.^[3]

He is well remembered for his character Beanpole^[4] due to his lanky appearance.

He ran the St Lucia Newsagent shop in Brisbane in the 70s.

McCann won three Logie Awards,^[5]

• 1965 Most Popular Male. (Queensland)
• 1969 Best Male Personality (Queensland)
• 1970 Best Local Show (Queensland)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kuttsywood's Couch: 50 years of Brisbane TV: Part 9-Kids TV and how it changed the Brisbane industry. 16 September 2009.
2. Web site: Archived copy . 19 December 2010 . 1 March 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110301121256/http://www.ipswichcity.com.au/features/mayoronline/archived.php . dead .
3. Web site: Television.au CLASSIC TV GUIDES.
4. Web site: Television.au CLASSIC TV GUIDES.
5. Web site: MILESAGO - Television - the Logies.