Don Hewitt
Director
60 Minutes Australia (2008)
Season 41
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.
Released Feb. 11, 1979
Episode 56 min
10+
S41E20 - 5.15
May 15, 2010, midnight
S41E21 - 5.23
S41E22 - 5.30
After the Crash: Tegan Lloyd, a story of drunk driving
Going to Pot: Cracking down on Cannibus - is money being wasted on a futile effort.
Talking to Elephants: Learning the language of elephants
May 30, 2010, midnight
S41E24 - 6.13
Includes stories:
Cup of Dreams: Germany & Australia
The Moon Children: Children allergic to sunlight
Poison Tide: Gulf Oil Crisis
June 13, 2010, midnight
S41E26 - 6.27
June 27, 2010, midnight
S41E27 - 7.04
A Matter of Justice: Australia's part in the Bore war. Fighting for a Full Pardon.
To Infinity and Beyond: A story about the Pixar film studios and how the movie is made.
Beyond Redemption: Two teens torture and kill a ten year old boy.
July 4, 2010, midnight
S41E28 - 7.11
S41E29 - 7.18
S41E32 - 8.08
S41E37 - 9.12
S41E38 - 9.19
S41E39 - 9.26
S41E40 - 10.03
S41E41 - 10.10
S41E42 - 10.17
S41E43 - 10.24
Network: Nine Network
Episode Runtime: 56 min.
Season Runtime: 227 min.
Released: Feb. 11, 1979
Last Air Date: Sept. 10, 2023, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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