Logie Awards of 1981

Last updated

23rd Logie Awards
Date10 April 1981
SiteCentrepoint Convention Centre, Sydney, New South Wales
Hosted by Michael Parkinson
Highlights
Gold Logie Bert Newton
Most awards 60 Minutes , Cop Shop , The Mike Walsh Show , Prisoner and The Sullivans (3)
Television coverage
Network Network Ten

The 23rd Annual TV Week Logie Awards was held on Friday 10 April 1981 at the Centrepoint Convention Centre in Sydney, and broadcast on Network Ten. [1] The ceremony was hosted by Michael Parkinson. [1] Guests included Patrick Duffy, Gil Gerard, Lesley-Anne Down, Sam J. Jones, Adam Rich, Van Johnson and Lindsay Wagner. [1]

Contents

National Awards

Gold Logie

Winner:
Bert Newton in The Don Lane Show (Nine Network) [2]

Acting/Presenting

Most Popular Drama Series
Winner:
Prisoner (Network Ten) [2]
Most Popular Variety or Comedy Show
Winner:
The Mike Walsh Show (Nine Network) [2]
Most Popular Public Affairs Show
Winner:
60 Minutes (Nine Network) [2]

Best/Outstanding Programs

State Awards

Performers

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References

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