Andrew Harwood - Dead

[newtaste]

Just heard on 2UE that Andrew Harwood has died from complications
caused by his life long battle with asthma. He will be greatly missed
by his former 2UE and 2GB listeners.

My fondest memories of the great man were his regular chats about
beavers. And he cracked me up when after his mother Ena Harwood died
he continued to collect her pension for about 10 years.

[Sammy]

and will sadly be also remembered as the guy who kept fraudulently
claiming his mother's taxpayer paid Federal Government benefits until
well after she died when he was finally discovered and charged .....

I also recall that he once collapsed whilst on-air at 2UE. Must have
be ill for many years.

That said - he was a good broadcaster as well ... RIP

[Wayne]

I worked with Andrew. Although that was many years ago I do recall him
using his puffer before and during his shift.

He was a 'fast talker' but he did produce many funny moments on air.

"Sammy" <samuella...@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
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[Luke O'Zade]

"newtaste" <newta...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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I may be wrong. I cannot find anywhere else but here about the death of
Andrew Harwood.

[Rock in Stereo]

JJ has confirmed it.

Leigh

http://www.jocksjournal.com/

On Feb 8, 8:16 am, "Luke O'Zade" <No_one@home> wrote:
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[Rock in Stereo]

He was an impressive broadcaster, entertaining and intelligent... It
was a pleasure to hear him on air.

Leigh

[Luke O'Zade]

"Rock in Stereo" <membersh...@lycos.com> wrote in message
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> He was an impressive broadcaster, entertaining and intelligent... It
> was a pleasure to hear him on air.
>
> Leigh

You would have thought that some sort of tribute would been aired. His 'best
mat' John Kerr only found out last night by a listener telling him.
He was a bit overpowering but much better than some of the crap we get on
air now.

Luke.

[mitchi...@gmail.com]

Hey Guys, My name is Mitch and for those of you that used to Listen to
Andrew, I am the son of TG, Andrews producer at 2GB and 2UE. We were
just reminiscing about the good old days with Mr. Harwood and I
brought up his closing theme song. If anyone remembers that song could
you please give me all the information you remember about it. Thanks
guys, It is good to see some of his loyal listeners remembering him.

[Aussie...@gmail.com]

On Feb 8, 6:29 pm, "Luke O'Zade" <No_one@home> wrote:
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>
> > He was an impressive broadcaster, entertaining and intelligent... It
> > was a pleasure to hear him on air.
>
> > Leigh
>
> You would have thought that some sort of tribute would been aired. His 'best
> mat' John Kerr only found out last night by a listener telling him.
> He was a bit overpowering but much better than some of the crap we get on
> air now.
>
> Luke.

Yeah you would think that Luke. I am TG and produced with Andrew for
many years, he wasn't just my boss, he was a mate and loyal - we were
a team. Never will I work with such a brilliant man again. I am
hurting like I lost a best friend - and I have. But I have memories
that will last forever - his love of music and reading and everything
weird and funny in the world. He had me chase a streaking man down the
pacific highway with a microphone (we got in trouble for that). He
told me midway through one show to go and get 4 US sailors when a ship
was in town - I did - poor buggars didn't know what hit them.
We gave prizes like a batch of 2UE pens that didn't work, Andrews
balls were always a popular prize.
When he played a favourite song he would come out of the studio
singing and dancing - and we all had to join in.

I have been living in Texas, USA, for 5 years and we still kept in
contact. I spoke to him about a week before he passed away - he was so
happy! He had just returned from America having spent Christmas with
his daughter.

Rest in Peace dear friend, you know how much I loved you and loved
working with you - even if you did drive me nuts at times. You were
demanding at showtime, you were habitual to the point of insanity and
I loved and miss every bit of it.

[Glenn Hampson]

<Aussie...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Im 35 now and remember as a kid watching "Its Academic" or something similar
where high school kids took each other on at a quiz.......Think it was on
Channel 7 Saturday afternoons from memory just before Sevens Big League
Sympathies with those that knew him and worked with him.....
G

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On Feb 10, 3:00 pm, "Glenn Hampson"
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a nice euology

[MiserablePrick]

On Feb 7, 11:22 am, newtaste <newtast...@gmail.com> wrote:

Very sad news. I worked with Andrew at 4WK circa 1969. A gentleman,
professional, and good friend.