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Special Guest
Nuclear War Live Action Event
Hunt for Red Jayden
Special GuestFauxCon is proud to present Bert Newton as our special guest.
Since television began in Australia in 1957, Bert Newton, with his twin talents as a natural comedian and sophisticated compere, has been a favourite with the viewing public, visiting celebrities and critics alike. During a visit to Australia in 1983, Bob Hope said of Bert, "Personally, he is a fine man. Professionally, he is one of the best I've ever seen."
Bert made his entertainment debut on radio in June 1950 on the 3XY children's program Peter's Pals. When he left school, Bert secured a full-time job with 3XY as a turntable operator. Impressed by his talent and enthusiasm, the management put him on air as an announcer. He was 15 years of age!
Bert attracted the attention of the Seven Network in its first days of broadcasting and was signed up in July 1957 to compere The Late Show. Bert's opposition was Graham Kennedy in the same time slot on the Nine Network. In March 1959 they ceased being rivals and teamed up on Channel Nine. It was the start of an historic partnership that viewers were to love when the inimitable team were In Melbourne Tonight. No-one who saw Kennedy and Newton on IMT could ever forget their brand of humour and entertainment and Bert became Australia's favourite son with his impeccable sense of timing and his natural warm humour.
Bert and Don Lane combined in the highest rating national tonight show in Australia's history The Don Lane Show. Their unique and award-winning partnership entertained a massive audience for almost 10 years (1975-1983).
In 1976 Bert became compere of the Nine Network's New Faces program, which was on air for 22 years. This show was a particular favourite of Bert's and he has always been very proud of the show and its success.
In 1984 he hosted Tonight with Bert Newton which is of special significance - he was the first compere to present a four-nightly variety show on a national basis.
In May 1986, Bert joined 3DB Melbourne as General Manager and on-air personality and he remained there for two years, being the last on-air personality to be heard on this pioneering radio station, which ceased operating in April 1988. The following year saw Bert's return to the Seven Network where he began his television career. He was the host of the daily program The Bert Newton Show, which was seen nationally around Australia.
1991 saw Bert perform in the $3m dollar theatre production of Wizard of Oz. In the title role, he received rave notices right around Australia. It was during this theatrical extravaganza that Network Ten signed Bert for Good Morning Australia with Bert Newton. 1999 also saw Bert take to the stage again in the lavish production of The Sound Of Music, in the role of Uncle Max.
His remarkable career has been recognised by an incredible collection of awards including 9 Logies, 6 Gold Logies, a Gold Sammy, a Gold TV Star, two Gold Penguins, a Footlighter award, and three Pater awards. His dedicated professionalism was acknowledged with an MBE from Queen Elizabeth II in 1979, for services to the performing arts.
Mr. Newton will be giving a series of talks during the Con, including "System vs. Systemless", "Skincare for Trolls", and "30 uses of a d30". He will also be presiding over the pre-release of the new Channel 10 RPG, "Neighbours".
Heats in sessions C, G and K. Finals to be held during prize giving. Warheads exceeding 50Mt prohibited.
A MAD (Mutually-Assured Destruction) Production
Little toddler Jayden Lewinski (lovechild of Monica and Bill) has become lost somewhere in Moe. Your task, should you choose to accept it, is to find him and bring him back to the convention venue. He has blue eyes, is wearing a red jumpsuit, and bears a striking resemblance to a Mattel Mary-anne Love Me Dress Me Doll.
Only whole baby Jaydens will be accepted. If for any reason your baby Jayden is incomplete, that enry will be disqualified. Also, only official FauxCon baby Jaydens will be accepted.
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