He wrote for comedians Bob Hope and Harry Secombe and made contributions to magazines and published his own joke books.

Watts appeared on TVW 7's inaugural televised Football Panel and World of Sport segments, hosted by Ross Mewburn Elliott.

He appeared on the Football and Sports review on Channel 7 News and became a familiar entertainer and panelist on TVW 7's Telethon.

His entrepreneurial endeavors expanded to encompass various football, horse-racing, and hotel ventures, solidifying his reputation as a highly accomplished businessman.

Unfazed by the opposition, John rallied the support of figures such as Lindsay Fox and Alan Delaney, who shared his vision.

John Watts had three daughters: Joanna, Donna (deceased), and Venessa, as well as two sons named Luke and Jonathon.