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TV Series 1979

60 Minutes Australia

6.8/10 ★★★☆☆ 13 seasons Returning Series

Overview

60 Minutes, an Australian version of the U.S. television newsmagazine 60 Minutes, airs on Sunday nights on the Nine Network and is presented in much the same way as the American program on which it is based. The New Zealand version of the show has also featured segments of the Australian version. Gerald Stone, the founding executive producer, was given the job by Kerry Packer and was told: "I don't give a f... what it takes. Just do it and get it right." After the first episode was broadcast on 11 February 1979, Packer was less than impressed, telling Stone: "You've blown it, son. You better fix it fast." Over the years, Stone's award winning 60 Minutes revolutionised Australian current affairs reporting and enhanced the careers of Ray Martin, Ian Leslie, George Negus, and later Jana Wendt. Since it was first broadcast, 60 Minutes has won five Silver Logies, one Special Achievement Logie, and received nominations for a further six Logie awards.

Cast & Creators

Created by: Don Hewitt

Cast: Liz Hayes, Liam Bartlett, Michael Usher, Charles Wooley

Seasons & Episodes

Season 3 Season 3 0 ep
Season 23 Season 2023 1 ep
Season 30 Season 30 0 ep
Season 41 Season 41 16 ep
Season 2011 Season 2011 35 ep
Season 2012 Season 2012 32 ep
Season 2013 Season 2013 41 ep
Season 2018 Season 2018 1 ep
Season 2019 Season 2019 48 ep
Season 2020 Season 2020 50 ep
Season 2021 Season 2021 47 ep
Season 2022 Season 2022 41 ep
Season 2023 Season 2023 2 ep

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