Ken Sutcliffe celebrates 35 years with Nine

Nine CEO David Gyngell helped Wide World of Sports legend Ken Sutcliffe to celebrate 35 years at the network this week, with a “roasting” at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

In attendance were Brian Henderson, Steve Liebmann, News boss Darren Wick, Today show EP Mark Calvert, Andy Ryan, Adrian Swift, Tracy Grimshaw, Peter Overton, Lisa Wilkinson, Ben Fordham, Richard Wilkins, communications boss Victoria Buchan, Tim Sheridan, Richard Lyle, Cameron Williams, Prue MacSween and Nine corporate spokesperson and former A Current Affair EP David Hurley as host.

David Lyle from the US recalled Sutcliffe’s work co-hosting Coast To Coast with Graham Kennedy, while the guest of honour recalled being hauled into Kerry Packer’s Park Street office.

For me it was yesterday,but it’s in fact 35 years since I joined 9.Will enjoy tonight and thanks so much to the many well wishes.

— Ken Sutcliffe (@Ken_Sutcliffe) June 3, 2014

Nine put on a great bash last night,unpretentious full bodied roasting.My family loved it,thanks to all at 9 who made it possible — Ken Sutcliffe (@Ken_Sutcliffe) June 4, 2014

We’ve redecorated our offices with the many faces of @Ken_Sutcliffe. Happy 35th year at @Channel9 Kenny! pic.twitter.com/nkYiWjjCDt

— Channel 9 (@Channel9) June 2, 2014

Source: Mediaweek