R.I.P. Tony Charlton

[Sir Why You Little 37,032]

Tony Charlton, the Media commentator Norm Smith chose to speak to in 1965 after he was sacked

has died this Morning.

A voice that i and many others grew up with..

"I am Mebourne Tony...I am Melbourne...

Rest in Peace Mr Charlton.

[Whispering_Jack 30,016]

Great bloke and a Demon if I remember correctly.

Rest in Peace

[DeeVoted 583]

Sad news. in his prime he was the best commentors in this country,if not worldwide.

We will never forget his interview with the great Norm Smith.

But even before that and long after, he was well respected and much liked in his field.

Condolences to his family and close friends.

May he rest in peace.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Yes indeed.

R.I.P. Tony Charlton, always a gentleman commentator.

Fond memories from a golden era of footy.

[iv'a worn smith 1,979]

Fond childhood memories of Tony Charlton as host of the then Channel 9 Sunday Sports show. Like Mum's Sunday roast, it was not to be missed.

Rest in Peace Tony. A true gentleman and remarkable commentator, in the days when unscripted and impromptu delivery was a necessity.

[Demonised 1,353]

Very early on, hosted the Nylex Football Show?

[DeeZee 7,378]

I work with his grandson also a good bloke...terrific family.

Yes Tony was a Dees supporter and a true gentleman.

[Vagg 2,439]

Very sad news! I, too, fondly remember (and miss!) the dulcit tones of Tony. A true professional, and one of the all-time great commentators of our great game.

Condolences to his family.

[Sir Why You Little 37,032]

What younger members may not realize is that Tony started TV commentary the way it is now.

He set the original standard. Put excitement into the call, not just who had the ball who passes to next player.

He taught himself.

Every commentator today would know of Charlton's work..

[H_T 3,043]

Rest in Peace, Tony.

Very well respected commentator.

[old dee 23,787]

I work with his grandson also a good bloke...terrific family.

Yes Tony was a Dees supporter and a true gentleman.

There are not too many of those around any more!

[daisycutter 29,613]

There are not too many of those around any more!

Ahem, od, cough, cough

[Redleg 40,895]

Very sad news. Lovely man. Great commentator.

RIP. Condolences to family and friends.

[bush demon 2,039]

I will always remember Tony Charlton for his memorable commentary in the 1964 Grand Final - with Crompton running triumphantly back to his position - that he would be 'the hero of all Melbourne tonight" if Melbourne win.

[Whispering_Jack 30,016]

Tweet from Fox Footy:

Tonight, 9pm on @FOXFOOTY, we'll screen his Open Mike interview in an on-air tribute to the legendary Tony Charlton.

Worth a watch.

[Brian Wilson 331]

Does anyone know where the famous Charlton interview of Norm Smith can be found? I've been trying to track it down after reading The Red Fox. I can only find snippets on Youtube but I would love to see an extended version.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,237]

How many of you remember Tony Charlton and Channel nine broadcasting test cricket in (I think) 1963 when the South Africans toured? It was Greame Pollock's first series and Trevor Goddard was their captain. It was Richie Benaud's last series. Great cricket - great commentary.

[Bobby McKenzie 2,385]

Tony Charlton, the Media commentator Norm Smith chose to speak to in 1965 after he was sacked

has died this Morning.

A voice that i and many others grew up with..

"I am Mebourne Tony...I am Melbourne...

Rest in Peace Mr Charlton.

A very cultured and dedicated broadcaster. Spoke so clearly and with so much depth of knowledge. Vale Tony Charlton.

[Bay Riffin 1,474]

Watched the open mile with Tony last night.

They covered quite a few topics. His love for John Coleman as a player even had mike sheahan questioning if he was exaggerating.

Tony spoke of the norm smith interview. Said it was tense but also like the footy show now, we're well aware of the ratings. Norm ignored large sums of money from rival tv and radio stations to do that interview as he was employed by that network . A man of principal.

Tony didn't subscribe to the norm smith curse but was a big fees fan.

Really insightful guy who commented on today's broadcast, how wonderful the tv footage is now, rated Tim lane, mcavaney and commeti as best commentators today.

Given the broadcasts infinite supply of camera shots, angles and the huge coverage now he then suggested there may be one negative.

He then quoted John Kennedy and said we have lost our sense of wonderment.

Could have listened to him for hours. A sad loss.