Phillip Leishman - Gentleman Broadcaster

This Spotlight collection celebrates broadcaster Phillip Leishman, whose amiable features were synonymous with Kiwi sports broadcasting. Since the 70s he fronted everything from the Olympics to rugby tests and a globally-syndicated golf show. He also branched out into quiz shows and entertainment specials (presiding over Wheel of Fortune’s “O for Awesome” moment). Remember his four decades-long career via a poignant ScreenTalk for NZ On Screen, his final interview. “My legacy is one of a natural broadcaster; someone who loved their job.” Leishman died on 25 February 2013, after a battle with cancer. He was 61.