1989 in Australian television

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Below is a list of television-related events in 1989.

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Events

Television

Debuts

ProgramNetworkDebut date
E Street Network Ten 25 January
Til Ten Network Ten 30 January
Australia's Most Wanted Seven Network 5 February
Tanamera – Lion of Singapore Network Ten 7 February
The Family Business Network Ten 14 February
Edens Lost ABC TV 28 February
The Big Gig ABC TV 28 February
G.P. ABC TV 7 March
Double Dare Network Ten 13 March
Police Rescue ABC TV 15 March
The Bert Newton Show Seven Network 20 March
The Power, The Passion Seven Network 20 March
Couchman ABC TV 12 April
Fast Forward Seven Network 12 April
Living with the Law ABC TV 24 April
Media Watch ABC TV 8 May
Dearest Enemy ABC TV 8 May
This Man... This Woman ABC TV 24 May
Bunyip ABC TV 5 June
Pugwall Nine Network 13 June
Eat Carpet SBS TV 16 June
Club 10 Network Ten 17 June
Countdown Revolution ABC TV 3 July
Shadow of the Cobra Seven Network 23 July
Family Double Dare 10 TV Australia 24 July
Candid Camera on Australia 10 TV Australia 25 July
Superquiz 10 TV Australia 25 July
Happy Hatchday to Plasmo ABC TV 4 August
Acropolis Now Seven Network 9 August
Naked Under Capricorn Nine Network 17 September
Cassidy ABC TV 25 October
Bangkok Hilton 10 TV Australia 5 November
Grim Pickings Nine Network 15 November
Spin 10 TV Australia 16 December
Bright Sparks Unknown1989

New international programming

ProgramNetworkDebut date
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lost Belongings ABC TV 2 January
Flag of the United States.svg Global Rivals SBS TV 3 January
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Intimate Contact Network Ten 3 January
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Talking Animals ABC TV 4 January
Flag of the United States.svg Brown Sugar SBS TV 4 January
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg How to Be Celtic SBS TV 22 January
Flag of New Zealand.svg The Fire-Raiser ABC TV 30 January
Flag of the United States.svg Kids Incorporated Seven Network 30 January
Flag of the United States.svg Fast Times Network Ten 5 February
Flag of the United States.svg The Munsters Today Network Ten 5 February
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Count Duckula ABC TV 6 February
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Home James! ABC TV 6 February
Flag of the United States.svg China Beach Nine Network 6 February
Flag of the United States.svg Wiseguy Nine Network 7 February
Flag of the United States.svg Empty Nest Seven Network 10 February
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bizarre Network Ten 13 February
Flag of the United States.svg Roseanne Network Ten 14 February
Flag of the United States.svg Mission: Impossible (1988) Nine Network 16 February
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Roby and Boby on the Roads ABC TV 18 February
Flag of the United States.svg Thirtysomething Network Ten 21 February
Flag of Sweden.svg Vicky the Viking ABC TV 23 February
Flag of the United States.svg Billionaire Boys Club Seven Network 27 February
Flag of Germany.svg Topsy Turvy SBS TV 1 March
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Floyd on Britain and Ireland SBS TV 4 March
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Concerto Grosso Modo ABC TV 6 March
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Adventures of Spot ABC TV 6 March
Flag of France.svg / Flag of Japan.svg / Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg / Flag of Italy.svg Once Upon a Time... Life SBS TV 10 March
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Henry's Leg ABC TV 20 March
Flag of the United States.svg Storybreak ABC TV 21 March
Flag of the United States.svg It's Garry Shandling's Show Nine Network 22 March
Flag of the United States.svg The Bronx Zoo Network Ten 29 March
Flag of the United States.svg / Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jack the Ripper (1988) Seven Network 2 April
Flag of the United States.svg Of Pure Blood Nine Network 5 April
Flag of the United States.svg Rags to Riches Network Ten 8 April
Flag of the United States.svg War and Remembrance Network Ten 9 April
Flag of the United States.svg Midnight Caller Seven Network 12 April
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tripper's Day ABC TV 23 April
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Blind Justice ABC TV 30 April
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Aliens in the Family (1987) ABC TV 2 May
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Thatcher Factor SBS TV 4 May
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg White Peak Farm ABC TV 10 May
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Danger Bay ABC TV 16 May
Flag of the United States.svg Mama's Boy Nine Network 27 May
Flag of Hong Kong.svg Pet and Pest SBS TV 2 June
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Secret World of Polly Flint ABC TV 5 June
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Safari SBS TV 14 June
Flag of France.svg The Image in the Mirror SBS TV 14 June
Flag of Sweden.svg Xerxes SBS TV 15 June
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lizzie's Pictures ABC TV 18 June
Flag of Italy.svg Mother Again SBS TV 20 June
Flag of Greece.svg The Other Side of the River SBS TV 20 June
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dead Head ABC TV 21 June
Flag of the United States.svg Mr. Belvedere Seven Network 21 June
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Codename: Kyril Seven Network 25 June
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Farrington of the F.O. Seven Network 29 June
Flag of the United States.svg Dr. Fad Network Ten 3 July
Flag of the United States.svg Eisenhower and Lutz Network Ten 7 July
Flag of the United States.svg The New Mike Hammer Nine Network 13 July
Flag of Spain.svg / Flag of the Netherlands.svg The World of David the Gnome ABC TV 14 July
Flag of the United States.svg Full House Seven Network 14 July
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hannay ABC TV 15 July
Flag of the United States.svg Superboy Nine Network 17 July
Flag of the United States.svg The Wonder Years 10 TV Australia 24 July
Flag of the United States.svg Quantum Leap 10 TV Australia 24 July
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rising Waters SBS TV 25 July
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Supersense ABC TV 27 July
Flag of the United States.svg Just the Ten of Us Nine Network 1 August
Flag of the United States.svg Teen Wolf Nine Network 5 August
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Road to War: Great Britain, Italy, Japan, USA ABC TV 6 August
Flag of Italy.svg The Kids in 12C SBS TV 7 August
Flag of Germany.svg The Show with the Mouse ABC TV 10 August
Flag of the United States.svg Superman Nine Network 12 August
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg / Flag of the United States.svg My Pet Monster Seven Network 13 August
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Odysseus: The Greatest Hero of Them All ABC TV 16 August
Flag of the United States.svg AlfTales Seven Network 27 August
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg / Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Heroes 10 TV Australia 27 August
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Diamonds Seven Network 28 August
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Big World Cafe SBS TV 1 September
Flag of the United States.svg Lonesome Dove Seven Network 4 September
Flag of the United States.svg Everything's Relative 10 TV Australia 8 September
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg London Embassy ABC TV 10 September
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ramona ABC TV 11 September
Flag of the United States.svg Baby Boom Seven Network 11 September
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Out to Tuesday SBS TV 12 September
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Just for Laughs ABC TV 14 September
Flag of Malta.svg The Maltese SBS TV 16 September
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg T. and T. Seven Network 18 September
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Bell Seven Network 21 September
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg My Secret Identity 10 TV Australia 21 September
Flag of the United States.svg Hollywood Legends ABC TV 23 September
Flag of the United States.svg C.O.P.S. Nine Network 23 September
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis the Menace (1986) ABC TV 2 October
Flag of the United States.svg The Van Dyke Show 10 TV Australia 5 October
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tickets for the Titanic SBS TV 8 October
Flag of the United States.svg Brotherhood of the Rose Seven Network 8 October
Flag of the United States.svg Around the World in 80 Days Nine Network 8 October
Flag of the United States.svg High Mountain Rangers 10 TV Australia 8 October
Flag of the United States.svg Denver, the Last Dinosaur Nine Network 9 October
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Running Scared ABC TV 12 October
Flag of the United States.svg Raising Miranda 10 TV Australia 14 October
Flag of the United States.svg The Oldest Rookie Seven Network 15 October
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Red Dwarf ABC TV 21 October
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg City Tails ABC TV 25 October
Flag of the United States.svg Windmills of the Gods Seven Network 29 October
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A Very British Coup Seven Network 9 November
Flag of Australia (converted).svg / Flag of Italy.svg The Magistrate ABC TV 15 November
Flag of the United States.svg Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater Seven Network 19 November
Flag of the United States.svg Paradise Seven Network 19 November
Flag of the United States.svg Aaron's Way ABC TV 19 November
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg / Flag of France.svg The Smoggies ABC TV 20 November
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Ratties ABC TV 20 November
Flag of the United States.svg Married... with Children 10 TV Australia 20 November
Flag of the United States.svg Unsub Nine Network 21 November
Flag of the United States.svg Sonny Spoon Nine Network 22 November
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Marple Seven Network 22 November
Flag of the United States.svg Tattingers Nine Network 23 November
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dear John (UK) Seven Network 23 November
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Pulaski: The TV Detective ABC TV 25 November
Flag of the United States.svg The Wizard 10 TV Australia 26 November
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chelmsford 123 ABC TV 28 November
Flag of the United States.svg TV 101 10 TV Australia 28 November
Flag of the United States.svg Buck James Nine Network 29 November
Flag of the United States.svg Private Eye 10 TV Australia 29 November
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg After Henry ABC TV 1 December
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Capp Seven Network 4 December
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Game, Set and Match ABC TV 6 December
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Vanity Fair (1989) ABC TV 9 December
Flag of the United States.svg Knightwatch Seven Network 10 December
Flag of the United States.svg Dirty Dancing Seven Network 11 December
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Cover Her Face Nine Network 11 December
Flag of the United States.svg Leg Work 10 TV Australia 14 December
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Simon and the Witch ABC TV 18 December
Flag of the United States.svg Secrets & Mysteries Nine Network 18 December
Flag of the United States.svg Square One Television ABC TV 18 December
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Death of an Expert Witness Seven Network 18 December
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Billy's Christmas Angels ABC TV 25 December
Flag of the United States.svg Nearly Departed Seven Network 26 December
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Night Heat Seven Network 26 December

Changes to network affiliation

This is a list of programs which made their premiere on an Australian television network that had previously premiered on another Australian television network. The networks involved in the switch of allegiances are predominantly both free-to-air networks or both subscription television networks. Programs that have their free-to-air/subscription television premiere, after previously premiering on the opposite platform (free-to air to subscription/subscription to free-to air) are not included. In some cases, programs may still air on the original television network. This occurs predominantly with programs shared between subscription television networks.

Domestic

ProgramNew network(s)Previous network(s)Date
The Price Is Right 10 TV Australia Seven Network 29 July

International

ProgramNew network(s)Previous network(s)Date
Flag of the United States.svg Hill Street Blues ABC TV Nine Network 13 January
Flag of the United States.svg Gumby ABC TV Seven Network 20 February
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Minder Seven Network ABC TV 2 May
Flag of the United States.svg / Flag of Japan.svg ThunderCats Seven Network (Victoria) 10 TV Australia (Victoria)22 July
Flag of the United States.svg Miami Vice 10 TV Australia Nine Network 30 August
Flag of the United States.svg The Abbott and Costello Cartoon Show ABC TV 10 TV Australia 9 October
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Floyd on Fish ABC TV SBS TV 13 October
Flag of New Zealand.svg Sea Urchins 10 TV Australia ABC TV 1989

Television shows

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

Ending this year

DateShowChannelDebut
January Young Talent Time Network Ten 1971
19 January University Challenge ABC TV 1987
31 January Rock Arena ABC TV 1982
3 February Earthwatch ABC TV 1979
4 February Rock Arena ABC TV 1982
15 February Tanamera – Lion of Singapore Network Ten 7 February 1989
24 February Ridgey Didge Network Ten 1987
2 March Edens Lost ABC TV 28 February 1989
14 March The Family Business Network Ten 14 February 1989
6 May The Factory ABC TV 1987
9 June Swap Shop ABC TV 1988
10 June The Early Bird Show Network Ten 1985
16 June The Oz Game ABC TV 1988
22 June Richmond Hill Network Ten 1988
30 June Bunyip ABC TV 5 June 1989
7 AugustFamily Double Dare 10 TV Australia 24 July 1989
26 August Club 10 10 TV Australia 17 June 1989
14 September The Price Is Right 10 TV Australia 29 July 1989
17 November Perfect Match 10 TV Australia 1984
16 November Grim Pickings Nine Network 15 November 1989
17 November The Bert Newton Show Seven Network 20 March 1989

Returning this year

DateShowChannelDebut
29 July The Price Is Right 10 TV Australia 1981

See also

Related Research Articles

The year 1999 in Australian television involved many events.

This article is a summary of 1981 in Australian television.

References