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Sir Howard Morrison

Curated by NZ On Screen team 23 items
Sir Howard Morrison was a Kiwi show business icon. This collection pays tribute to 'Ol' Brown Eyes' on screen, from classic concerts to comedy gags and more.
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Sir Howard Morrison
Sir Howard Morrison
Curated by NZ On Screen team

'Ol' Brown Eyes' on screen

Sir Howard Morrison (1935 - 2009) was a Kiwi show business icon. This collection is a celebration of 'Ol' Brown Eyes' on screen. From classic concerts and performances of 'Whakaaria Mai', to riffing with with Billy T James; from hosting Top Town, to starring in 60s feature film Don't Let it Get You, to a This is Your Life tribute. Close friend and fellow entertainer Ray Columbus, remembers Howard as “a master entertainer".

The Man

Singer Ray Columbus offers a heartfelt reflection on his long relationship with Sir Howard, a friend he revered as ‘The Man’. Read more >

Profiles

Profile picture of Howard Morrison
Howard Morrison
Performer

Television

The Sir Howard Morrison Story
Television 2002
This is Your Life - Sir Howard Morrison
Television 1989
To Sir With Love: A Tribute to Sir Howard Morrison
Television 2008
Magic Kiwis - Howard Morrison
Television 1990
Howard Morrison Special - Hamilton
Television 1982
My Old Man's an All Black - performed by Howard Morrison & Billy T James
Television 1990
An Evening with Sir Howard Morrison
Television 1990
Sir Howard Morrison - Time of My Life
Television 1995
My Kāinga My Castle
Television 2000
Kia Ora Bonjour - Part One
Television 1990
Kia Ora Bonjour - Part Two
Television 1990
Billy T Live
Television 1990
Top Town - 1977 Final
Television 1977
Variety Spectacular - A Night with the Stars
Television 1989
When the Haka Became Boogie - The Showbands (Episode Two)
Television 1990
When the Haka Became Boogie - The Singers (Episode Five)
Television 1990
Breaking Barriers
Television 1993
Studio One - 1974 New Faces Final
Television 1974
Showcase - 1996 Grand Final
Television 1996

'How Great Thou Art'

Comprehensive NZHistory.net entry on the life and illustrious career of the performer known simply as ‘Mr Entertainment’.

Nga mihi

Many thanks to Ray Columbus and the Morrison whānau for their support in putting together this collection.