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60 Minutes Australia

60 Minutes Australia

Returning Series11 February 1979314 episodes 6.613 seasons
News
Plot60 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.
Networks: Nine Network
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Viewer Opinions (4)

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Daniel Morris@the_morris_view268 opinions · User since 2023
★★★★☆ 7.7
Emotionally rich storytelling that earns every beat. In my opinion, the score is haunting and unforgettable. Building on that, every shot feels like a painting. …
30 June 1980User Review
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Kevin Allen@moviebuff782145 opinions · User since 2010
★★★☆☆ 5.5
And I stand by that. Some great moments buried in an average film. The acting is competent, if unremarkable. …
27 July 1979User Review
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Sandra Taylor@the_taylor_opinion183 opinions · User since 2014
★★★☆☆ 6.4
Not bad, but there are better options out there. In addition, visually adequate but rarely striking. …
16 April 1980User Review
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