Jack Gleeson (television executive)
John Fredolin Gleeson AM KSG (12 July 1922 - 30 January 2018) was an Australian television executive.
Jack Gleeson AM KSG | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 July 1922 Warwick, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 30 January 2018 (aged 95) Townsville, Queensland, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | television and radio executive |
| Known for | bringing television to North Queensland |
| Awards | Queensland Great (2015) |
Gleeson had an extensive career in the radio and television industry but is perhaps best known for his lengthy tenure as chairman of Telecasters North Queensland, of which he was also a major shareholder.
In this position, he is credited with introducing the first television service to Northern Australia with the inauguration of the first television station north of Brisbane in 1962.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.