It's 1999 and with Bruce broadcasting from England, and Philip back in Australia, it was good time for the boys to chat with Tim Brooke-Taylor.

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When Johnny O'Keefe passed away in 1978. 3AW's Geoff Manion and his producer David Mann grabbed an interview Geoff had done with him, and packaged it up with some of Johnny's greatest songs.  The special ran for an hour and aired from 3-4pm on Sunday 15th October, 1978.
Since then the tape has sat in a box somewhere and, with many other specials, has finally made its way to me.  Here is an edited version of the special.  I've simply taken out much of the music.

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It's not an old interview, in fact, it took place less than a week ago.  It is a great reminder of the fascinating life of one of the Australian media's longest serving employees.  Philip talks with Sally about some of the greats he's met and some he passed up on meeting.

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Reporting from Chadstone, Lox McGrath interviews driver Harry Firth and navigator Frank Kilfoyle who had just won their second BP Motor Rally in a Ford Falcon.
(Motoring enthusiasts - I'd love to know the date, but Harry and Frank had so much success I can't see this written up anywhere)

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Moving the conversation away from running the country, David Hookes and Gerard Healy interview Prime Minister John Howard about Cricket, Socog and the Davis Cup.

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So many international stars immediately warmed to Ernie thanks to his "just here for a chat" interviewing style.  None more than Cybill Shepherd who even sang live for him.

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As the 20th century draws to a close, Ernie invited a few old mates to chat about the changes they've seen over their own journeys.  Lou Richards was one of them.

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It may be her ex husband in the news at the moment, but 25 years ago Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York was here in Melbourne.  She dropped in for a chat with Caroline Wilson

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Gone too soon.  He may have passed away in 2007, but Billy Thorpe lives on thanks to his music and conversations like this one with Bruce and Phil.

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Broadcasting from New York at the end of 1999, Ross and Dean ventured up to Barry Humphries apartment to have a short chat.

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