Harry Willis (entertainer)

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Harry Willis was an Australian musician. He was of Jamaican descent. [1]

He hosted a variety show on TV Aloha Hawaii (1958) and one on radio Harry Willis Entertains (1957). He also did some acting. [2]

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References

  1. Vagg, Stephen (May 25, 2020). "The A to Z of Non-White Aussie Movies and TV in White Australia". Filmink.
  2. "LOVES CALYPSO". ABC Weekly. 7 August 1957. p. 7.