From Radio NZ…
One of the first stars of New Zealand television, Max Cryer has died at the age of 86.
An entertainer, producer, broadcaster and journalist of great versatility, Cryer was one of the first stars of New Zealand television.
He spoke the first words on nationwide TV in 1969, and was host and producer of the first live talk-variety show in 1975.
New Zealand’s first TV quizmaster on the show Top Mark, he later produced Mastermind and University Challenge.
“Max was an icon and a trailblazer and will be sorely missed,” New Zealand media personality David Hartnell told 1NEWS.
Read the full story on Radio NZ here.
Read Max Cryer’s obituary on Stuff here.
