Logie Awards of 1980

Last updated

22nd Logie Awards
Date14 March 1980
SiteHilton Hotel, Melbourne, Victoria
Hosted by Bert Newton
Highlights
Gold Logie Mike Walsh
Most awards A Good Thing Going (4)
Television coverage
Network Nine Network

The 22nd Annual TV Week Logie Awards was held on Friday 14 March, 1980 at the Hilton Hotel in Melbourne, and broadcast on the Nine Network. [1] The ceremony was hosted by Bert Newton. [1] Guests included Cilla Black, Michael York, Paul Michael Glaser, Greg Evigan, Lee Meriwether, Nicola Pagett, Linda Gray and John Inman, as well as Sesame Street 's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. [1]

Contents

National Awards

Gold Logie

Most Popular Personality on Australian Television
Winner:
Mike Walsh in The Mike Walsh Show (Nine Network) [2]

Acting/Presenting

Most Popular Drama Series
Winner:
The Sullivans (Nine Network) [2]
Most Popular Variety/Comedy Show
Winner:
The Don Lane Show (Nine Network) [2]
Most Popular Public Affairs Program
Winner:
60 Minutes (Nine Network) [2]

Best/Outstanding Programs

State Awards

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References

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