SEFTON, Russell Douglas (1938-2013)
SEFTON, Russell Douglas (1938-2013),
'Russ' Sefton commenced in television at its inception joining television station 'GTV9' in Melbourne, a predecessor of today's 'Nine Network'. Pegasus Magazine in 1956 reported, 'Russ' Sefton who joined GTV9 on leaving school, has risen from the ranks of junior cameraman to Production Director. He became the youngest television director in Australia and is responsible for the running of several programmes.
He remained with 'Channel 9' for almost 50 years until 2005, becoming one of the pioneers of Australian television production in the process. Among his many work projects was the legendary 'In Melbourne Tonight' which for many years was an iconic program for the Network. He was also involved in fund raising for charity and was a member of the 'Od Bods' charity group for 44 years.
Like many College boys, he attended the Morongo Nursery School before being enrolled at the College from 10 February 1944 to December 1956. He rowed with the 6th VIII in 1953, the 4th VIII in 1954, became a member of the College Cadet Corps (CSM WO2 of B Company) and participated on the Music Committee in 1956. He died on 17 November 2013. His brother, Daryl Sefton also attended College.
'Russ' Sefton commenced in television at its inception joining television station 'GTV9' in Melbourne, a predecessor of today's 'Nine Network'. Pegasus Magazine in 1956 reported, 'Russ' Sefton who joined GTV9 on leaving school, has risen from the ranks of junior cameraman to Production Director. He became the youngest television director in Australia and is responsible for the running of several programmes.
He remained with 'Channel 9' for almost 50 years until 2005, becoming one of the pioneers of Australian television production in the process. Among his many work projects was the legendary 'In Melbourne Tonight' which for many years was an iconic program for the Network. He was also involved in fund raising for charity and was a member of the 'Od Bods' charity group for 44 years.
Like many College boys, he attended the Morongo Nursery School before being enrolled at the College from 10 February 1944 to December 1956. He rowed with the 6th VIII in 1953, the 4th VIII in 1954, became a member of the College Cadet Corps (CSM WO2 of B Company) and participated on the Music Committee in 1956. He died on 17 November 2013. His brother, Daryl Sefton also attended College.
Source
Pegasus June, 1960 p60; Herald Sun (Melb) 20 Nov, 2013; Melbourne Observer 27 Nov, 2013 p10; Sefton Family; Ad Astra July 2014 p45. OGC 1951.