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This is Your Life - Sir Howard Morrison

Television (Full Length) – 1989

Howard Morrison gets the surprise of his life in this emotional reunion of his showbiz friends and whānau. Veteran This Is Your Life presenter Bob Parker consults his big red book to revisit all of Morrison's major career milestones. Known as 'The Sinatra of New Zealand' and 'Ol' Brown Eyes', Morrison was a New Zealand entertainment icon. The show brings back his first singing teacher, his Mum, Kahu, his sisters and many friends from the industry. The show is a roll call of major NZ entertainment figures who come to pay tribute to 'Mr Entertainment'.

Acknowledgements

Ralph Edwards Productions, format creators and rights holders. Thanks to Bob Parker, Sir Howard Morrison, Craig Walters for Pacific Films, Lou Clauson and Archives New Zealand (NFU). 

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