Logie Awards of 1987 explained

Award:Logie Awards
Number:29
Date:3 April 1987
Site:Hyatt on Collins, Melbourne, Victoria
Host:Don Lane
Gold:Ray Martin
Hall Of Fame:Paul Hogan
Most Wins:Neighbours (5)
Network:Network Ten
Last:28th
Next:30th

The 29th Annual TV Week Logie Awards was held on Friday 3 April 1987 at the Hyatt on Collins in Melbourne, and broadcast on Network Ten.[1] The ceremony was hosted by Don Lane and guests included Lee Majors, Brian Dennehy, Loretta Swit, Harry Hamlin, Laura Johnson, Leeza Gibbons, Dame Edna Everage and Nicole Kidman.[1]

Nominees and winners

Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.[2] [3] The nominations for the public voting categories and national awards were published in the 4 April 1987 issue of TV Week.[4]

National awards

Acting

Most Popular Australian ActorMost Popular Australian Actress
  • Kylie Minogue for Neighbours (Network Ten)
Most Popular Actor in a Single Drama or MiniseriesMost Popular Actress in a Single Drama or Miniseries
Most Popular New Talent in Australia

Most Popular Programs/Videos

Most Popular Australian Drama SeriesMost Popular Light Entertainment Program
Most Popular Public Affairs ProgramMost Popular Single Drama or Miniseries
Most Popular Sports CoverageMost Popular Children's Program
Most Popular Australian Music Video

Most Outstanding Programs

Most Outstanding Single Documentary or Documentary SeriesMost Outstanding Achievement in News
  • Handle with Care (Network Ten) and The Greatest Gift (Nine Network) – Tied
Most Outstanding Achievement in Public AffairsMost Outstanding Achievement by Regional Television

State awards

New South Wales

Most Popular Personality
  • Winner: Ray Martin (Nine Network)[2]
    Most Popular Program
  • Winner: A Country Practice (Seven Network)[2]

    Queensland

    Most Popular Personality
  • Winner: Jacki MacDonald (Nine Network)[2]
    Most Popular Program
  • Winner: State Affair (Seven Network)[2]

    South Australia

    Most Popular Personality
  • Winner: Anne Wills (Network Ten)[2]
    Most Popular Program
  • Winner: State Affair (Seven Network)[2]

    Tasmania

    Most Popular Personality
  • Winner: Tom Payne (TVT-6)[2]
    Most Popular Program
  • Winner: Midweek (TVT-6)[2]

    Victoria

    Most Popular Personality
  • Winner: Daryl Somers (Nine Network)[2]
    Most Popular Program
  • Winner: Neighbours (Network Ten)[2]

    Western Australia

    Most Popular Personality
  • Winner: Rick Ardon (Seven Network)[2]
    Most Popular Program
  • Winner: State Affair (Seven Network)[2]

    Performers

    Hall of Fame

    After a lifetime in the Australian television industry, Paul Hogan became the fourth inductee into the TV Week Logies Hall of Fame.[5]

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: 29th TV Week Logie Awards, 1987 . Tvweeklogies.com.au . https://web.archive.org/web/20140126183842/http://www.tvweeklogieawards.com.au/logie-history/1980s/1987/ . 26 January 2014 . dead .
    2. Web site: 1987 – The Logie Awards . . https://web.archive.org/web/20140422233106/https://au.tv.yahoo.com/the-logie-awards/winners/article/-/5396319/1987/ . 22 April 2014 . dead .
    3. https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/asset/99644-kylie-wins-best-actress-1987-logies
    4. 4 April 1987. 1987 TV Week Logie Awards Nominations. TV Week. 8.
    5. Web site: 1987 Logie Awards . Australiantelevision.net . https://web.archive.org/web/20141016052011/http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/logie1986_89.html . 16 October 2014 . dead .