60 Minutes Australia (1979): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1979, 60 Minutes Australia is a noticias series.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. 60 Minutes Australia stars Liz Hayes as Self, Liam Bartlett as Self, Michael Usher as Self and Charles Wooley as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, 60 Minutes Australia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can stream it on Night Flight Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 60 Minutes Australia page.

If you liked it. Fans of 60 Minutes Australia tend to enjoy Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Conan, Saturday Night Live and The Colbert Report.