Mike McColl-Jones

Mike McColl Jones
OAM
Born(1937-08-12)12 August 1937
Kew, Victoria, Australia
Died11 March 2024(2024-03-11) (aged 86)
Occupationtelevision comedy writer
Known forWriting material for variety TV programs particularly those aired on Melbourne's GTV-9
TelevisionIn Melbourne Tonight

Michael McColl-Jones OAM[1] (12 August 1937 − 11 March 2024)[2][3] was an Australian television comedy writer.

He is best remembered for his association with television personalities such as Graham Kennedy, Don Lane and Bert Newton.[4][5]

  1. ^ Gliddon, Greg (12 June 2017). "Entertainment writer Mike McColl Jones from Kew East among those recognised with Queen's Birthday honour". Herald Sun. Melbourne: News Corp Australia. Archived from the original on 12 March 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Comedy Writer Mike McColl Jones turns 80". 3AW Weekend Nights (Podcast). Fairfax Media. 13 August 2017. Event occurs at 00:50. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  3. ^ Knox, David (12 March 2024). "Vale: Mike McColl Jones". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Kennedy, Newton blazing row revealed". The Daily Telegraph. Sydney: News Limited. 7 November 2008. Archived from the original on 30 December 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
  5. ^ "Have TV and radio gone too far?". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 30 June 2003. Archived from the original on 4 July 2003. Retrieved 7 December 2011.