Background
She was born and grew up in Sydney"s eastern suburbs. Her father died when she was young and she was raised by her mother.
She was born and grew up in Sydney"s eastern suburbs. Her father died when she was young and she was raised by her mother.
The family nickname was "Mack" so she took the name Dolly Mack when she was employed as a showgirl in Sydney"s Tivoli Theatre in 1940. During World World War II, Dolly and Bob entertained Allied troops, including performing in South Pacific and New Guinea war zones. After the war, Bob began the radio version of Pick a Box, which went to television in the late 50s.
Dolly appeared with him, introducing contestants and being a sidekick to Bob"s humour.
They both retired in 1971, shortly before the last episode of Pick-a-Box was screened. That year, Bob and Dolly were awarded a Special Gold Logie "in recognition of their contribution to Australian television".
Dolly Dyer died of a stroke on Christmas Day, 2004.
Both were listed on the 1971 Queen"s Birthday list, with Dolly being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (Administration Member of the Order of the British Empire).