Peter Rees (producer)

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Peter Rees
NationalityAustralian
American
OccupationTelevision producer
Known for MythBusters

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References

  1. Carolyn Abate (14 September 2006). "Backstory: The mismatched 'MythBusters'". The Christian Science Monitor . Retrieved 19 April 2010.
  2. "Diamonds Are A Boy's Best Friend", (1993), The Bulletin , v155. p137
  3. "In the Footsteps of Champagne Charlie (1995)". Screen Australia. 1 July 2008. Retrieved 2 May 2014.

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