1999 in Australian television

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Template:Redirect category shell The year 1999 in Australian television involved many events.

Events

  • 11 January – The ABC moves its long running children's series Play School from its long standing time-slot of 4pm weekdays, to 3:30pm.
  • 1 February – QSTV becomes an affiliate of the Seven Network, becoming known as Seven Central.
  • 13 February – A new Australian science fiction drama series for children Crash Zone produced by the Australian Children's Television Foundation in association with the Disney Channel begins its air on Seven Network.
  • 19 February - Neighbours airs the famous Full Monty strip scene involving Karl Kennedy, Joel Samuels, Drew Kirk, Toadie Rebecchi and Billy Kennedy.
  • March – WIN Television WA commences broadcasting to regional & remote Western Australia, ending the long-time monopoly held by Golden West Network.
  • April – Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? begins on Channel Nine and Adriana Xenides retires from Seven's Wheel of Fortune after 18 years as letter turner. She will be replaced by former model Sophie Falkiner. Xenides died from bowel cancer in 2010.
  • 7 April – The famous Toyota Hilux Bugger TV commercial that originally aired in New Zealand goes to air for the first time on Australian television during a commercial break of an episode of The Panel on Network Ten.
  • 9 April – American animated sitcom Family Guy debuts on the Seven Network.
  • 19 April – Final episode of Australian talk show Strassman airs on Nine Network.
  • 21 April - In Neighbours, Hannah Martin returns from France; Philip Martin's birthday
  • 6 May – Musical director Geoff Harvey is sacked from the Nine Network after 38 years.[1]
  • 28 May – Final episode of the Australian National morning program 11AM airs on the Seven Network. The show was axed after 24 years.
  • May – The Seven Network becomes the first Australian television network to introduce a watermark on its on-air programs.
  • 21 June - In Neighbours, Toadie Rebecchi loses his famous ponytail.
  • 28 June – Australian drama series SeaChange returns to the ABC for a second season achieving recording ratings for the network.
  • 1 July – Australian children's longest running series Mr. Squiggle celebrates its 40th year.
  • 9 July – Australian children's longest running series Mr. Squiggle airs its final episode on the ABC.
  • 13 July - In Neighbours, it was Sarah Beaumont and Peter Hannay's wedding.
  • 19 August – A brand new Australian political satire sketch comedy television series called BackBerner presented by standup comic Peter Berner and noted Australian character actor Louise Siversen screens on the ABC.
  • 31 August – American sitcom The King of Queens starring Kevin James premieres on the Nine Network.
  • 20 September – British children's animated series Bob the Builder debuts on the ABC.
  • 17 October – British six-part documentary series Walking with Dinosaurs debuts on the ABC.
  • 20 October - In Neighbours, Philip and Hannah Martin and Ruth Wilkinson leave; Joe, Lyn, Steph, Flick and Michelle Scully arrive.
  • 24 October – American crime drama series The Sopranos begins on the Nine Network.
  • 19 November – Studio 9 Unplugged, a tribute special dedicated the famous studio rooms at GTV9 presented by Don Lane, goes to air on the Nine Network, ending a 40-year era of live television in that studio.
  • 20 November – The final episode of Hey Hey It's Saturday airs on Nine Network. Before retiring, the creator, host and producer of the series Daryl Somers leaves Nine Network after 28 years.
  • 23 November – The 1996 slasher film Scream starring David Arquette, Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox premieres on the Nine Network at 9:30pm.
  • 26 November – British cooking programme The Naked Chef starring Jamie Oliver screens on the ABC. In Neighbours, the 1999 season final features the Millennium party plus the Scully house burns!
  • 2 December – American animated science fiction sitcom Futurama created by Matt Groening the creator of The Simpsons debuts on the Seven Network.
  • 13 December – Australian children's educational TV series Lift Off airs on ABC for the very last time at 10:00am.
  • 31 December – ABC is the host Australian broadcaster of the international TV event 2000 Today, a 26-hour live telecast of new year celebrations around the world, commencing at 8:30pm (AEDST) on 31 December.
  • Jana Wendt becomes presenter of the Australian television public affairs program Dateline.

Channels

New channels

Debuts

Free-to-air

Domestic

Program Network Debut date
The Adventures of Sam ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Thunderstone Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Crash Zone Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Wipeout Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Hi-5 Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
The $1,000,000 Chance of a Lifetime Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
See How They Run ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Pig's Breakfast Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
The Mick Molloy Show Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Sunday Sunrise Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
The Big Breakfast Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Dog's Head Bay ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
BackBerner ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
The 10:30 Slot ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
High Flyers Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Unreal TV Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Flipper and Lopaka Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Rove Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Chuck Finn Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Bananas in Pyjamas: Surprise Party ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Y? Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Ground Force Seven Network 1999

International

Program Channel Debut date
Template:Flagicon Percy the Park Keeper Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon WildC.A.T.S. Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Aquila ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Chicago Sons Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Daria ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Dawson's Creek Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon The New Adventures of Robin Hood Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Gulliver's Travels Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon World's Wildest Police Videos Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Vanity Fair (1998) ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Maggie Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Godzilla: The Series Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Jesse Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Hello Girls ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Celebrity Deathmatch Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Big Train ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon CatDog ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Power Rangers in Space Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Magnificent Seven Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Rude Awakening Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Is It Legal? Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Faces in Contemporary Greece Song SBS Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Animal Crackers ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Lesley Garrett Tonight ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Titanic Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Jamie Foxx Show Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Ted Sieger's Wildlife ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Family Guy Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Rocky and the Dodos ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Echo ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon World's Most... Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Animorphs ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Dumb Bunnies Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Zoo Olympics ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Eye of the Storm ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon League of Gentlemen ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Psychos ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Sir Bernard's Stately Homes ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Fantasy Island (1998) Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Claude's Crib Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Croc Files Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Treasure Seekers ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Bimble's Bucket Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Charmed Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Histeria! Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Supernatural: The Unseen Powers of Animals ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Brother's Keeper Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Rick Stein's Seafood Odyssey ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Bodyguards Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Planets ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Becker Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Will & Grace Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Albert the Fifth Musketeer ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Stanley's Dragon ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon L.A. Doctors Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Fantastic Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Wild Thornberrys ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Maisy ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Worst Witch ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Births, Marriages and Deaths ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The New Woody Woodpecker Show Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Prince and the Pauper (1996) ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon For Your Love Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Looking for Miracles Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Raging Planet Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Lisa ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The First Snow of Winter ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon George and Martha ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The King of Queens Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Inspector Rex SBS Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Blue's Clues Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Sex and the City[4] Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Brimstone Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Dinnerladies ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Dilbert Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Voltron: The Third Dimension Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Push Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Red Shoe Diaries Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Hallo Aus Berlin ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Powerpuff Girls Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Police Academy: The Series Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Martin Short Show Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Wombles (1997) ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Bob the Builder ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Martial Law Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Significant Others Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Crusade Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Walking with Dinosaurs ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Eureka Street ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Feds Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Gogwana ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Sopranos, The Template:Flagicon The Sopranos[5] Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Boiling Point Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Mrs Bradley Mysteries ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Archibald the Koala ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Blood on the Carpet ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Shingalana the Little Hunter Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Robot Wars Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Bill Bryson's Notes from a Small Island SBS Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Naked Chef ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon It's Like, You Know... Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Turks Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Hyperion Bay Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Providence Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Futurama Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Fly Tales ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Norm Show Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Project G.e.e.K.e.R. Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon That '70s Show Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Maggie Winters Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Eye of the Wolf ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Wing Commander Academy Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Hiller and Diller Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Michael Hayes Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Voyage SBS Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Vengeance Unlimited Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Catherine the Great Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Sonic Underground Seven Network 1999
Template:Flagicon Basket Fever Seven Network 1999
Template:Flagicon Costello Seven Network 1999
Template:Flagicon Celebrity Drug Disasters Getting Better Unknown 1999

Film debuts

Changes to network affiliation

This is a list of programs which made their premiere on an Australian television network that had previously premiered on another Australian television network. The networks involved in the switch of allegiances are predominantly both free-to-air networks or both subscription television networks. Programs that have their free-to-air/subscription television premiere, after previously premiering on the opposite platform (free-to air to subscription/subscription to free-to air) are not included. In some cases, programs may still air on the original television network. This occurs predominantly with programs shared between subscription television networks.

Domestic

Program New network(s) Previous network(s) Date
Good News Week Network Ten ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".

International

Program New network(s) Previous network(s) Date
Template:Flagicon Brambly Hedge ABC TV Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Adventures in Rainbow Country Nine Network ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Mary Tyler Moore Show Seven Network Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Monster Maker ABC TV Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".

Subscription television

International

Program Channel Debut date
Oh Yeah! Cartoons Template:Flagicon Oh Yeah! Cartoons[6] Nickelodeon Script error: No such module "sort".
Animorphs Template:Flagicon Animorphs[7] Nickelodeon Script error: No such module "sort".
Brothers Flub Template:Flagicon The Brothers Flub[7] Nickelodeon Script error: No such module "sort".
Wimzie's House Template:Flagicon Wimzie's House[8] Nickelodeon Script error: No such module "sort".
Birdz Template:Flagicon Birdz[8] Nickelodeon Script error: No such module "sort".
Rocket Power Template:Flagicon Rocket Power[9] Nickelodeon Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Powerpuff Girls Cartoon Network 1999
Template:Flagicon I am Weasel Cartoon Network 1999
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Ed, Edd n Eddy Cartoon Network 1999
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Bob and Margaret The Comedy Channel 1999
Template:Flagicon The Mr. Potato Head Show Fox Kids 1999
Template:Flagicon Bruno the Kid Fox Kids 1999
Template:Flagicon The Worst Witch Nickelodeon 1999
Template:Flagicon Big Wolf on Campus Fox Kids 1999
Template:Flagicon Stressed Eric The Comedy Channel 1999
Template:Flagicon Billy Nickelodeon 1999
Template:Flagicon Wiggly Park Nickelodeon 1999

Changes to network affiliation

This is a list of programs which made their premiere on an Australian television network that had previously premiered on another Australian television network. The networks involved in the switch of allegiances are predominantly both free-to-air networks or both subscription television networks. Programs that have their free-to-air/subscription television premiere, after previously premiering on the opposite platform (free-to air to subscription/subscription to free-to air) are not included. In some cases, programs may still air on the original television network. This occurs predominantly with programs shared between subscription television networks.

Domestic

Program New network Previous network Date
Lift Off Disney Channel Fox Kids Script error: No such module "sort".

International

Program New network Previous network Date
Template:Flagicon EastEnders[10] UKTV ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Student Bodies Fox Kids Disney Channel 1999

Subscription premieres

This is a list of programs which made their premiere on Australian subscription television that had previously premiered on Australian free-to-air television. Programs may still air on the original free-to-air television network.

Domestic

Program Subscription network Free-to-air network Date
Driven Crazy Nickelodeon[7] Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Minty Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Minty Nickelodeon[11] ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".

International

Program Subscription network Free-to-air network Date
Template:Flagicon The Forgotten Toys Nickelodeon ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon 3rd Rock from the Sun Fox8 Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Family Guy Fox8 Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".

Specials

Program Channel Debut date
1999 Kids' Choice Awards Template:Flagicon 1999 Kids' Choice Awards[8] Nickelodeon Script error: No such module "sort".
Wayne's Best Dares Template:Flagicon Wayne's Best Dares[11] Nickelodeon Script error: No such module "sort".

Television shows

ABC

Seven Network

Nine Network

Network Ten

Ending / resting this year

Date Show Channel Debut
2 January The Toothbrush Family (season 2) Network Ten 1998
2 January Ketchup: Cats Who Cook Network Ten 1998
21 January Wildlife with Olivia Newton-John Nine Network 1995
22 January Law of the Land Nine Network 1993
1 February Misery Guts Nine Network 1998
5 February The Cartoon Connection Seven Network 1997
19 April Strassman Nine Network 1998
23 April The Adventures of Sam ABC 29 January 1999
1 May Big Sky Network Ten 1997
28 May 11AM Seven Network 1982
26 June The Adventures of Lano and Woodley ABC 1997
2 July Wildside ABC 1999
9 July Mr. Squiggle and Friends ABC 1959
30 July Sunrise Seven Network 1991
28 August The Mick Molloy Show Nine Network 10 July 1999
27 September Live and Kicking Seven Network 1998
3 November Breakers Network Ten 1998
8 November Dog's Head Bay ABC 16 August 1999
20 November Hey Hey It's Saturday Channel Nine 1971
22 November Petals ABC 1998
25 November What's Cooking? Nine Network 1991
29 November Heartbreak High Network Ten
ABC 		1994
13 December Lift Off ABC 1992
13 December Medivac Network Ten 1996
24 December What's Up Doc? Nine Network 1993

See also

References

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