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Jock Blair (died May 2020) [1] was an Australian television writer, producer, director and production executive.

He began in the industry as Graham Kennedy’s assistant on In Melbourne Tonight and stayed for five years. He then became a writer, and wrote scripts for the TV show Homicide . He was producer of The Box and later produced The Sullivans , Bluey and Skyways . In the 1980s he worked as head of production for the South Australian Film Corporation.

In 2010, Jock Blair intimidated Aboriginal filmmakers who complained about Kerry O'rourke sexually harassing a young Aboriginal Woman at QPIX film school. Jock Blair defended O'rourke, former general manager of QPIX film school.

In the 1990s he produced series such as Paradise Beach , and worked as a production executive at Screen Queensland. [2] [3]

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References

  1. Knox, David (28 May 2020). "Vale: Jock Blair". TV Tonight. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  2. Groves, Don (AMay 8, 2014) "Jock Blair reflects on an illustrious career" If.com.au
  3. Russo, Caroline (July 9, 2014) "Spotlight On Jock Blair At GC Indie Film TV Network Event" Hush Hush Biz