John Burgess Biography – John Burgess Wiki
John Burgess born John Richard Burgess is an Australian television and radio personality and host, often referred to as “Burgo” and from his radio days “Baby John Burgess” or “Baby John”, as the youngest presenter at the station. He is best known for his long tenure hosting duties on the Australian version of the game show Wheel of Fortune. He was the presenter of the Australian version of Wheel of Fortune on the Seven Network and was its longest-serving presenter from 1984 to 1996. He later hosted the Australian version of Catchphrase, conceived under its original name, before later being re-titled as Burgo’s Catch Phrase, shown on the Nine Network.
Also, he hosted the teenage show Turning On on HSV7 in the 1970s. This show featured many bands including Zoot and Gillian Fitzgerald were one of the main dancers and included Judy Moody and Christine Kelson. He also hosted the Australian game show Pass the Buck, shown in 2002 on the Nine Network. John Burgess joined the cast of Balls of Steel Australia on The Comedy Channel in 2012.
Burgess has also hosted numerous radio shows throughout the years: 2UW 1965 to 1970, 3AK from 1970 to 1974, 2UW from 1974 to 1976, and 3MP from 2006 to 2009 among other radio stations. On September 25, 2006, he began as breakfast show announcer for easy listening radio station 3MP in Melbourne. On December 12, 2011, he took over from Johnny Young at 6IX Perth, departing the station in December 2015. Burgess returned to 6iX in a new timeslot on April 22, 2017.
It was announced in February 2022, that Burgess that been admitted to the ICU unit at Royal Perth Hospital, after having acquired a bacteria infection that cause sepsis. He was however discharged a few weeks later in March 2022.
John Burgess Age
He was born on June 4, 1943, in Sydney, Australia.
John Burgess Wife
He is married to his wife named Jan (Gianna) Burgess. John narrated that when he fell ill in February 2022, he got strength and help from his wife who took care of him in hospital, and also when he was at home.
