Most of his early childhood was spent in France, but he returned to Melbourne upon the outbreak of World War II.
The ensuing decade saw him become a pioneer of television drama and music productions, often screened live-to-air during prime time on the ABC.
There was no firm commitment to local material and we felt it was fascinating for viewers to see things like Chekhov and some of the world's best drama.
[6] Uncomfortable with the politics of the role and changes taking place within the organisation, Muir left the ABC in 1987 after 38 years there.
[1] He was married to German Australian actress and theatre director Elke Neidhardt, with whom he had a son, Fabian.