The 2010 Logie Nominations are in, and before we discuss them, let’s just acknowledge what a shame it is that the primary awards ceremony in Australia that recognises excellence in television is generally considered a bit of a joke. I mean, the distribution of the top awards is placed in the hands of the general public and – I don’t mean to generalise – but the general public are generally stupid.
Case in point: Lisa McCune won four Gold Logies as the Most Popular Personality on TV. And she’s really only ever been on one television program. I don’t think Sea Patrol counts.
The Logies also tend to make it painfully obvious that Television Drama is a section of the industry that is seriously suffering – because the quality programs just aren’t getting viewers. – When the Most Popular Drama Series nominees include ‘Home And Away’ (Channel Seven) and ‘Neighbours’ (Network Ten) you can’t help but think that the situation is pretty desperate.
The Circuit SBS’s artful and compelling – but little-watched – drama really deserves a large audience but has no chance of getting one while suffering the limitations of the SBS advertising budget / the low quality viewing preferences of the GP (General Public).
So, to the major award: THE GOLD LOGIE. And the nominees are:
GOLD LOGIE – Most Popular Personality on TV
Esther Anderson (Home And Away, Channel Seven)
Thoughts: WHO? I haven’t watched ‘Home And Away’ since Bobby died. It’s good to hear that Marilyn’s back though. Maz is to ‘Home And Away’ what Karen is to ‘Will And Grace’.
Wil Anderson (The Gruen Transfer, ABC1)
Thoughts: Hope he wins because has such a mega chip on shoulder about becoming “popular” that Wil’s shame will be too delicious for words. Congratulations Anderson: the General Public like you. Sucker.
Rebecca Gibney (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Thoughts: Credit where credit’s due – Gibbers is an industry main player and has done some quality work. But ‘Packed To The Rafters’? There’s something about the “lighthearted comedy” combo of old people having comical sex, youthful colourful-shirt types getting into whacky locked-out-of-the-house-naked situations and a Jason Mraz soundtrack that is quite nauseating.
Adam Hills (Spicks And Specks, ABC1)
Thoughts: You’ve got to hand it to Adam Hills – he’s just got that likable ‘shrugging geek’ schtick down to a fine art. No chance though – how many people watch Spicks And Specks compared to Packed To The Rafters?
Paul McDermott (Good News Week, Network Ten)
Thoughts: Ha ha. Paul McDermott.
Ray Meagher (Home And Away, Channel Seven)
Thoughts: GO ALF GO!
Once a friend saw Alf in the street and they went up and said “ALF! High-five?” And he high-fived them and said “you bloody beauty!” Ergo, Ray Meagher is actually a cheerier, drunker version of Alf Stewart.
Rove McManus (Rove/Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?, Network Ten)
Thoughts: Bor-ring. And you lost us when you interviewed your new wife on the show. Tres disgusting!
Shaun Micallef (Talkin Bout Your Generation, Network Ten)
Thoughts: Probably too absurd and high brow for GP.
THE OTHER NOMINATIONS:
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Popular Actor
Luke Jacobz (Home And Away, Channel Seven)
Todd Lasance (Home And Away, Channel Seven)
Ray Meagher (Home And Away, Channel Seven)
Hugh Sheridan (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Erik Thomson (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Popular Actress
Esther Anderson (Home And Away, Channel Seven)
Rebecca Breeds (Home And Away, Channel Seven)
Rebecca Gibney (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Jessica Marais (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Jessica Tovey (Home And Away, Channel Seven)
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Popular TV Presenter
Natalie Bassingthwaighte (So You Think You Can Dance Australia, Network Ten)
Melissa Doyle (Sunrise, Channel Seven)
Adam Hills (Spicks And Specks, ABC1)
Rove McManus (Rove/Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?, Network Ten)
Shaun Micallef (Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation, Network Ten)
MOST POPULAR NEW MALE TALENT
Luke Mitchell (Home And Away, Channel Seven)
Charlie Pickering (The 7PM Project/Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation, Network Ten)
Matt Preston (MasterChef Australia, Network Ten)
James Stewart (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Josh Thomas (Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation, Network Ten)
MOST POPULAR NEW FEMALE TALENT
Kate Bell (Home And Away, Channel Seven)
Carrie Bickmore (The 7PM Project, Network Ten)
Ashleigh Brewer (Neighbours, Network Ten)
Mirrah Foulkes (All Saints, Channel Seven)
Katherine Hicks (Rescue Special Ops, Nine Network)
MOST POPULAR DRAMA SERIES
All Saints (Channel Seven)
Home And Away (Channel Seven)
Neighbours (Network Ten)
Packed To The Rafters (Channel Seven)
Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities (Nine Network)
MOST POPULAR LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Deal Or No Deal (Channel Seven)
Hey Hey – The Reunion (Nine Network)
Spicks And Specks (ABC1)
Sunrise (Channel Seven)
Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation (Network Ten)
MOST POPULAR LIFESTYLE PROGRAM
Better Homes And Gardens (Channel Seven)
Domestic Blitz (Nine Network)
Getaway (Nine Network)
Ready Steady Cook (Network Ten)
Top Gear Australia (SBS ONE)
MOST POPULAR SPORTS PROGRAM
Before The Game (Network Ten)
Sports Tonight (Network Ten)
The Footy Show AFL (Nine Network)
The Footy Show NRL (Nine Network)
Wide World Of Sports (Nine Network)
MOST POPULAR REALITY PROGRAM
Dancing With The Stars (Channel Seven)
MasterChef Australia (Network Ten)
So You Think You Can Dance Australia (Network Ten)
The Biggest Loser Australia (Network Ten)
The Farmer Wants a Wife (Nine Network)
MOST POPULAR FACTUAL PROGRAM
Bondi Rescue (Network Ten)
Border Security (Channel Seven)
Find My Family (Channel Seven)
RPA (Nine Network)
RSPCA Animal Rescue (Channel Seven)
MOST OUTSTANDING AWARDS
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Outstanding Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie
A Model Daughter – The Killing Of Caroline Byrne (Network Ten)
East West 101 (SBS ONE)
Packed To The Rafters (Channel Seven)
Tangle (Showcase)
Underbelly: A Tale Of Two Cities (Nine Network)
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Outstanding Actor
Roy Billing (Underbelly: A Tale Of Two Cities, Nine Network)
Don Hany (East West 101, SBS ONE)
Garry McDonald (A Model Daughter – The Killing Of Caroline Byrne, Network Ten)
Ben Mendelsohn (Tangle, Showcase)
Aaron Pedersen (The Circuit, SBS ONE)
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Outstanding Actress
Justine Clarke (Tangle, Showcase)
Claudia Karvan (Saved, SBS ONE)
Asher Keddie (Underbelly: A Tale Of Two Cities, Nine Network)
Susie Porter (East West 101, SBS ONE)
Kat Stewart (Tangle, Showcase)
GRAHAM KENNEDY AWARD FOR MOST OUTSTANDING NEW TALENT
Anastasia Feneri (My Place, ABC3)
Anna Hutchison (Underbelly: A Tale Of Two Cities, Nine Network)
Camille Keenan (Satisfaction, Showcase)
Eva Lazzaro (Tangle, Showcase)
Matt Preston (MasterChef Australia, Network Ten)
MOST OUTSTANDING NEWS COVERAGE
“Bushfire Disaster” (Ten News Victoria)
“Godwin Grech” (ABC News)
“Samoan Tsunami” (Nine News)
“Victorian Bushfires” (Seven News)
“Victorian Bushfires” (ABC News)
MOST OUTSTANDING PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT
“Code Of Silence” (Four Corners, ABC1)
“Liberal Leadership Meltdown” (Sky News)
“Matthew Johns Interview” (ACA, Nine Network)
“Proof Of Life” (Australian Story, ABC1)
“Rising From The Ashes” (60 Minutes, Nine Network)
MOST OUTSTANDING LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Chandon Pictures (Movie Network)
Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation (Network Ten)
Thank God You’re Here (Channel Seven)
The Chaser’s War On Everything (ABC1)
Wilfred (SBS ONE)
MOST OUTSTANDING SPORTS COVERAGE
Golf – Women’s Australian Open 2009 (ABC1)
Horse Racing – Emirates Melbourne Cup Carnival (Channel Seven)
League – 2009 NRL Grand Final (Nine Network)
2009 AFL Grand Final: St Kilda Vs Geelong (Network Ten)
V8 Supercars – Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 (Channel Seven)
MOST OUTSTANDING CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
Camp Orange: The Final Frontier (Nickelodeon)
Dirtgirlworld (ABC1)
Hi-5 (Nine Network)
My Place (ABC3)
The Elephant Princess (Network Ten)
MOST OUTSTANDING FACTUAL PROGRAM
Bombora: The Story Of Australian Surfing (ABC1)
Bondi Rescue (Network Ten)
Darwin’s Brave New World (ABC1)
Last Chance Saloon (SBS ONE)
Law And Disorder (SBS ONE)
