‘John Blackman’s legacy is one of laughter, dedication, and a profound impact on Australian media’: Nine and 3AW pay tribute to late broadcaster

Nine and 3AW have paid tribute to the late John Blackman, who died overnight, aged 76.

Blackman had been battling cancer since being first diagnosed in 2018. He had worked in the Australian entertainment industry since the late ’60s, and is best known as the quick-witted voice-over man from Hey Hey It’s Saturday! where he gave voice to the unforgettable, politically-incorrect larrikin Dickie Knee.

Nine called Blackman “a cherished voice in Australian media” in a tribute released on Wednesday morning, saying he “brought joy and laughter into countless homes every weekend” during his run on Hey, Hey.