60 Minutes Australia (1979)
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.
Where to watch 60 Minutes Australia
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Night Flight Plus | — | — |
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What is 60 Minutes Australia about?
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. 60 Minutes Australia is a News series, first aired on 1979-02-11, 23 seasons and 322 episodes.
Is 60 Minutes Australia worth watching?
TMDB users rate 60 Minutes Australia 6.8 out of 10 from 21 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch 60 Minutes Australia?
In the United States, 60 Minutes Australia streams on Night Flight Plus. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Don Hewitt
Cast
- Liz Hayes as Self
- Liam Bartlett as Self
- Michael Usher as Self
- Charles Wooley as Self
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Sources
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