John Clarke
Comedian, Writer, Actor
John Clarke as Fred Dagg in Dagg Day Afternoon.
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Journalist and current affairs presenter David Exel in the 1990s, after he moved into public relations. Exel was the first person to interview Fred Dagg on TV (for Gallery), and helped coin Dagg's name.
Photo courtesy of Audette and Mary Exel
Fred Dagg and television camera, from 1976 book The Thoughts of Chairman Fred.
Photo courtesy of Fourth Estate Books, Fourth Estate Group. Photo by John Selkirk
Fred Dagg and telephone, from 1976 book The Thoughts of Chairman Fred. The shot was taken as part of a day long photo session on Brian and Pam Lochore's North Wairarapa farm. Clarke, photographer John Selkirk, and publisher Ian Grant used a wide range of props, from a tractor to the Lochores’ bed.
Photo courtesy of Fourth Estate Books, Fourth Estate Group. Photo by John Selkirk
John Clarke on set at Telethon 1977 as Fred Dagg. Eight other performers (including Ray Columbus, third from right), also dressed in Fred Dagg-style costume, stand behind him striking ‘strong-arm’ poses.
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John Clarke as Fred Dagg in 1975
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John Clarke as Fred Dagg Signing Books with Gumboot in 1975
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Concept pic of Fred Dagg from the bro'Town episode "A Vegetarian at My Table"
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John Clarke as Fred Dagg on stage during the Fred Dagg NZ Tour in 1976
Supplied by Lorin Clarke
Fred Dagg improvising in Brian and Pam Lochores’ hay barn, from 1976 book The Thoughts of Chairman Fred.
Photo courtesy of Fourth Estate Books, Fourth Estate Group. Photo by John Selkirk
John Clarke speaks to the crowd at Telethon 1977
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John Clarke as Fred Dagg Publicity Still
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John Clarke on the ‘Hudson and Halls’ kitchen set.
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