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| birth_name = Sam McMillan |
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| occupation = Television Reporter, Producer & Radio Presenter |
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| employer = [[Seven Network]] |
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| television = ''[[Sunrise (Australian TV program)|''Sunrise'']]'' |
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In 2010, Sam became a regular contributor to [[Network Ten]]'s ''7pm Project'' (now ''[[The Project (Australian TV program)|The Project]])''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/08/20/election-night-coverage-in-review/ |title=Election night coverage in review |publisher=Mediaspy.org |date=20 August 2010 |accessdate=16 October 2012}}</ref> On the show McMillan has been a field reporter, segment host and fill-in co-host. In July 2019, he featured on ''[[The Project (Australian TV program)|The Project]]''<nowiki/>'s 10-year anniversary special. |
In 2010, Sam became a regular contributor to [[Network Ten]]'s ''7pm Project'' (now ''[[The Project (Australian TV program)|The Project]])''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/08/20/election-night-coverage-in-review/ |title=Election night coverage in review |publisher=Mediaspy.org |date=20 August 2010 |accessdate=16 October 2012}}</ref> On the show McMillan has been a field reporter, segment host and fill-in co-host. In July 2019, he featured on ''[[The Project (Australian TV program)|The Project]]''<nowiki/>'s 10-year anniversary special. |
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In 2016, Mac began narrating the [[Seven Network]] series [[First Dates (Australia)|''First Dates'']],<ref name="mac">{{cite |
In 2016, Mac began narrating the [[Seven Network]] series [[First Dates (Australia)|''First Dates'']],<ref name="mac">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/single-sam-mac-opens-up-about-his-love-life-ahead-of-dating-show-first-dates/news-story/0aff37f6515ea508b0efa4391175effc|title=Single Sam Mac opens up about his love life ahead of dating show First Dates|date=24 January 2016|accessdate=25 January 2015|work=The Daily Telegraph|first=Antimo|last=Iannella}}</ref> and began hosting ''[[Best Bits (Australian TV series)|Best Bits]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/03/airdate-best-bits.html|title=Airdate:Best Bits |date=21 March 2016|accessdate=21 March 2016|first=David|last=Knox|work=[[TV Tonight]]}}</ref> |
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In January 2016, Sam was appointed as the new weather presenter on [[Sunrise (Australian TV program)|''Sunrise'']] replacing [[Edwina Bartholomew]] - where he has remained ever since. Mac is known for his unique style of presentation. A combination of self-deprecating humour and unpredictable stunts have seen him successfully stamp his creativity on the position. Notable achievements in the role include re-releasing "Strawberry Kisses" with [[Nikki Webster]], launching his cat Coco's modelling career with the release of "Pussweek" magazine, and in 2018 completing an Australia A-Z trip of towns around the nation. |
In January 2016, Sam was appointed as the new weather presenter on [[Sunrise (Australian TV program)|''Sunrise'']] replacing [[Edwina Bartholomew]] - where he has remained ever since. Mac is known for his unique style of presentation. A combination of self-deprecating humour and unpredictable stunts have seen him successfully stamp his creativity on the position. Notable achievements in the role include re-releasing "Strawberry Kisses" with [[Nikki Webster]], launching his cat Coco's modelling career with the release of "Pussweek" magazine, and in 2018 completing an Australia A-Z trip of towns around the nation. |
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at Sydney's Enmore Theatre in front of more than 1000 fans. The show was a critical and ratings success. |
at Sydney's Enmore Theatre in front of more than 1000 fans. The show was a critical and ratings success. |
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McMillan has also produced two seasons of ''Sam Mac's Single Bed'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/confidential/former-idol-ties-the-knot/story-e6fredqc-1111114360135 |title=Former Idol ties the knot |publisher=Adelaidenow.com.au |date=6 September 2007 |accessdate=16 October 2012 |
McMillan has also produced two seasons of ''Sam Mac's Single Bed'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/confidential/former-idol-ties-the-knot/story-e6fredqc-1111114360135 |title=Former Idol ties the knot |publisher=Adelaidenow.com.au |date=6 September 2007 |accessdate=16 October 2012}}</ref> a low-budget comedy/variety television show hosted from Sam's actual apartment in front of a small audience in his kitchen, which aired on [[Channel 31 (Australia)|Channel 31]] and [[Foxtel]] on [[Aurora Community Television]]. |
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Sam also has his own YouTube series titled 'Lights, Camera, Maction!'. A comedy series that contains guests such as Andy Lee, Charlie Pickering, Dave Hughes, Peter Helliar, Tom Ballard, Bondi Vet and others. |
Sam also has his own YouTube series titled 'Lights, Camera, Maction!'. A comedy series that contains guests such as Andy Lee, Charlie Pickering, Dave Hughes, Peter Helliar, Tom Ballard, Bondi Vet and others. |
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In January 2009, Sam became full-time host of [[92.9 (Perth radio station)|92.9]] ''Em and Sam Mac Show'' in Perth. The Breakfast show contained celebrity guests, listener phone-in's, short comedy segments and stunts.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cann |first=Linda |url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/perth-confidential/radio-hosts-em-and-sam-mac-take-up-perths-monkey-man-fight/story-e6frg30u-1225766777231 |title=Radio hosts Em and Sam Mac take up Perth's monkey man fight |publisher=Perthnow.com.au |date=27 August 2009 |accessdate=16 October 2012}}</ref> |
In January 2009, Sam became full-time host of [[92.9 (Perth radio station)|92.9]] ''Em and Sam Mac Show'' in Perth. The Breakfast show contained celebrity guests, listener phone-in's, short comedy segments and stunts.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cann |first=Linda |url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/perth-confidential/radio-hosts-em-and-sam-mac-take-up-perths-monkey-man-fight/story-e6frg30u-1225766777231 |title=Radio hosts Em and Sam Mac take up Perth's monkey man fight |publisher=Perthnow.com.au |date=27 August 2009 |accessdate=16 October 2012}}</ref> |
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In 2010, Sam continued to co-host the [[92.9 (Perth radio station)|92.9]]'s Breakfast show, now titled ''Lisa, [[Basil Zempilas|Baz]] and Sam''<ref>{{cite |
In 2010, Sam continued to co-host the [[92.9 (Perth radio station)|92.9]]'s Breakfast show, now titled ''Lisa, [[Basil Zempilas|Baz]] and Sam''<ref>{{cite web|author=Daile Pepper |url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/radio-rumour--who-is-replacing-hamish-and-andy-20100921-15l1z.html |title=Radio rumour – who is replacing Hamish and Andy? |publisher=Smh.com.au |accessdate=16 October 2012}}</ref> In December 2011, McMillan resigned from [[92.9 (Perth radio station)|92.9]] and moved to Sydney to pursue television opportunities. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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In June 2010, McMillan paid an emotional tribute to close friend and former radio colleague [[Richard Marsland]] who died by suicide in December 2008. Sam spoke about the tragedy to help raise awareness of depression.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.watoday.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/sam-macs-personal-plea-20100603-x2lx.html|title=Sam Mac's personal plea|first=Daile|last=Pepper|date=3 June 2010|via=WA Today}}</ref> |
In June 2010, McMillan paid an emotional tribute to close friend and former radio colleague [[Richard Marsland]] who died by suicide in December 2008. Sam spoke about the tragedy to help raise awareness of depression.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.watoday.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/sam-macs-personal-plea-20100603-x2lx.html|title=Sam Mac's personal plea|first=Daile|last=Pepper|date=3 June 2010|via=WA Today}}</ref> |
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Mac studied at Improv Theatre Sydney in 2015.<ref> |
Mac studied at Improv Theatre Sydney in 2015.<ref>https://improvtheatresydney.com.au/about/ Improv Theatre Sydney Website</ref> |
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==Music== |
==Music== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070428115827/http://www.wasabitv.com.au/ Sam Mac TV Shows – Official Episode Downloads on WasabiTV] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070428115827/http://www.wasabitv.com.au/ Sam Mac TV Shows – Official Episode Downloads on WasabiTV] |
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*[http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/shows/sammac Sam Mac's Page on Triple M] |
*[http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/shows/sammac Sam Mac's Page on Triple M] |
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Revision as of 03:13, 7 February 2021
Sam Mac | |
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| Born | Sam McMillan 20 January 1982 Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Television Reporter, Producer & Radio Presenter |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Employer | Seven Network |
| Television | Sunrise |
Sam "Sam Mac" McMillan is an Australian television host, weather presenter, and entertainer.
He was a 2019 Gold Logie Nominee and is currently the weather presenter on Seven Network's breakfast show Sunrise.
Career
TV
In 2010, Sam became a regular contributor to Network Ten's 7pm Project (now The Project).[1] On the show McMillan has been a field reporter, segment host and fill-in co-host. In July 2019, he featured on The Project's 10-year anniversary special.
In 2016, Mac began narrating the Seven Network series First Dates,[2] and began hosting Best Bits.[3]
In January 2016, Sam was appointed as the new weather presenter on Sunrise replacing Edwina Bartholomew - where he has remained ever since. Mac is known for his unique style of presentation. A combination of self-deprecating humour and unpredictable stunts have seen him successfully stamp his creativity on the position. Notable achievements in the role include re-releasing "Strawberry Kisses" with Nikki Webster, launching his cat Coco's modelling career with the release of "Pussweek" magazine, and in 2018 completing an Australia A-Z trip of towns around the nation.
In June 2019, Sam was announced as a Gold Logie Nominee, an award for the most popular presenter on Australian Television. The eventual winner was comedian Tom Gleeson. Sam arrived at the ceremony on the Gold Coast wearing a green velvet suit riding a portable throne and accompanied by his mum Loretta and rescue cat Coco.
In 2018, Mac was one of 8 male celebrities to bare all for The Real Full Monty, a prime time special on the Seven Network. The message behind the show was to encourage men to visit a doctor and pay better attention to their health. Sam's personal connection to the show was focused on mental health. The celebrities including Shane Jacobson, Jett Kenny and Kris Smith performed a stripping routine at Sydney's Enmore Theatre in front of more than 1000 fans. The show was a critical and ratings success.
McMillan has also produced two seasons of Sam Mac's Single Bed,[4] a low-budget comedy/variety television show hosted from Sam's actual apartment in front of a small audience in his kitchen, which aired on Channel 31 and Foxtel on Aurora Community Television.
Sam also has his own YouTube series titled 'Lights, Camera, Maction!'. A comedy series that contains guests such as Andy Lee, Charlie Pickering, Dave Hughes, Peter Helliar, Tom Ballard, Bondi Vet and others.
Radio
After starting at local Adelaide radio station, Fresh 92.7, McMillan scored a job doing swing announcing on SAFM and Triple M Adelaide. In December 2002, Sam began hosting the evening shift on SAFM.
In April 2003, McMillan was moved to hosting afternoons on SAFM. Triple M Adelaide changed from Classic Hits to a CHR/Pop radio format in November 2003. As part of this format change, Sam was moved to Triple M where he hosted 'The Freq Show' with model Imogen Bailey. When Triple M Adelaide and SAFM changed back their original formats in December 2005, McMillan began hosting afternoon drive. He was promoted once again in 2006, to anchor SAFM Breakfast program "Milly and Lehmo". He subsequently left this position and moved to Sydney.
McMillan hosted the Hot 30 Countdown nationally on the Austereo Network in late 2006 and was known for his off-the-wall questions and stunts with celebrities.
In 2008, McMillan hosted various shows (including "Wild Turkey") on Sydney's Triple M station and was a panel operator/segment contributor on the Wil & Lehmo national drive radio show airing on Triple M until the shows cancellation at the end of that year.
In January 2009, Sam became full-time host of 92.9 Em and Sam Mac Show in Perth. The Breakfast show contained celebrity guests, listener phone-in's, short comedy segments and stunts.[5]
In 2010, Sam continued to co-host the 92.9's Breakfast show, now titled Lisa, Baz and Sam[6] In December 2011, McMillan resigned from 92.9 and moved to Sydney to pursue television opportunities.
Personal life
In June 2010, McMillan paid an emotional tribute to close friend and former radio colleague Richard Marsland who died by suicide in December 2008. Sam spoke about the tragedy to help raise awareness of depression.[7]
Mac studied at Improv Theatre Sydney in 2015.[8]
Music
In August 2019, Mac released a children's song with The Wiggles. The song, written by Sam is titled "Half Man, Half Cat". The song received in excess of a million views via social media & is available on The Wiggles Official YouTube Channel. He performed it live with The Wiggles in October 2019 at the International Convention Centre in front of 5000 kids as part of their "Party Time Big Show".
References
- ^ "Election night coverage in review". Mediaspy.org. 20 August 2010. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ Iannella, Antimo (24 January 2016). "Single Sam Mac opens up about his love life ahead of dating show First Dates". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
- ^ Knox, David (21 March 2016). "Airdate:Best Bits". TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
- ^ "Former Idol ties the knot". Adelaidenow.com.au. 6 September 2007. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ Cann, Linda (27 August 2009). "Radio hosts Em and Sam Mac take up Perth's monkey man fight". Perthnow.com.au. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ Daile Pepper. "Radio rumour – who is replacing Hamish and Andy?". Smh.com.au. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ Pepper, Daile (3 June 2010). "Sam Mac's personal plea" – via WA Today.
- ^ https://improvtheatresydney.com.au/about/ Improv Theatre Sydney Website