Nicky Whitta

Following his death, Kennedy would use the many comedic skills Whitta had taught him when he began hosting the popular In Melbourne Tonight program in 1957.

In 1950, he transferred to 3UZ in what would ultimately be his last radio job.

Whitta left 3AW in 1946. After briefly relocating to Sydney to work at 2CH, Whitta returned to Melbourne in 1948 and accepted a job as a breakfast presenter at 3KZ, where he developed a regular talent segment called Junior Stars of the Air.

In 1944, Lee withdrew from public life to focus on being a stay-at-home parent.

After commencing a romantic relationship, Whitta and Lee were married at the Methodist Church in Richmond on 31 August 1935.

In 1933, former child star Kathleen Lindgren joined 3AW, taking on the stage name Nancy Lee. Whitta and Lee began working together, developing the station's children's program Chatterbox Corner, which became known for its theme song Being a Chum is Fun.

From 1931, Whitta began working on a children's program at 3LO, before joining 3AW in 1932.

Clifford Nicholls "Nicky" Whitta (24 September 1903 - 8 September 1956) was a popular Australian radio personality. He originally broadcast as Nicky Nicholls.

Born in 1903, Whitta was the second son to his parents, John and Lydia Whitta. After attending Princes Hill State School, Whitta commenced an apprenticeship as a jeweller. After also trying his hand at poultry farming, Whitta decided to become a radio announcer.