1999 in Australian television

none August 2020 August 2013 1999 Australian television 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.When loyalty means nought http://www.gwb.com.au/sbs1.htm The Courier-Mail News Limited 27 April 1999 29 December 2018 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 4 April – Australian Christian Channel The Sun-Herald Preacher Beadman Spreads The World Rachel Browne 37 Sydney, Australia 4 April 1999 1 October – Oh! Courier Mail Oh! We had better name the show. Neil Melloy 24 9 September 1999 Debuts Free-to-air Domestic Program Network Debut dateThe Adventures of SamABC TV1999-01-29 29 JanuaryThunderstoneNetwork Ten1999-02-12 12 FebruaryCrash Zone Seven Network 1999-02-13 13 FebruaryWipeout Seven Network 1999-02-15 15 FebruaryHi-5Nine Network1999-04-12 12 AprilWho Wants to Be a Millionaire? Nine Network1999-04-18 18 AprilThe $1,000,000 Chance of a LifetimeSeven Network1999-05-31 31 MaySee How They RunABC TV1999-06-06 6 JunePig's BreakfastNine Network1999-07-05 5 JulyThe Mick Molloy ShowNine Network1999-07-10 10 JulySunday SunriseSeven Network1999-07-25 25 JulyThe Big BreakfastSeven Network1999-08-02 2 AugustDog's Head BayABC TV1999-08-16 16 AugustBackBernerABC TV1999-08-19 19 AugustThe 10:30 SlotABC TV1999-08-20 20 AugustHigh FlyersNetwork Ten1999-08-28 28 AugustUnreal TVNetwork Ten1999-09-05 5 SeptemberFlipper & LopakaSeven Network1999-09-10 10 SeptemberRove Nine Network1999-09-22 22 SeptemberChuck FinnSeven Network 1999-10-18 18 OctoberBananas in Pyjamas: Surprise PartyABC TV1999-10-18 18 OctoberY?Nine Network1999-11-01 1 NovemberGround ForceSeven Network1999 International Program Channel Debut date UK Percy the Park Keeper Nine Network 1999-01-02 2 January USA/CAN WildC.A.T.S. Network Ten 1999-01-06 6 January UK Aquila ABC TV 1999-01-10 10 January USA Chicago Sons Nine Network 1999-01-12 12 January USA Daria ABC TV 1999-01-12 12 January USA Dawson's Creek Network Ten 1999-01-19 19 January FRA/USA The New Adventures of Robin Hood Network Ten 1999-01-22 22 January FRA Gulliver's Travels Nine Network 1999-01-30 30 January USA World's Wildest Police Videos Network Ten 1999-02-01 1 February UK Vanity Fair (1998) ABC TV 1999-02-07 7 February USA Maggie Network Ten 1999-02-07 7 February USA Godzilla: The Series Network Ten 1999-02-07 7 February USA Jesse Nine Network 1999-02-08 8 February UK The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star ABC TV 1999-02-10 10 February UK The Hello Girls ABC TV 1999-02-11 11 February USA Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Network Ten 1999-02-13 13 February USA Celebrity Deathmatch Network Ten 1999-02-18 18 February UK Big Train ABC TV 1999-02-22 22 February USA CatDog ABC TV 1999-02-24 24 February USA Power Rangers in Space Seven Network 1999-02-25 25 February USA The Magnificent Seven Seven Network 1999-02-27 27 February USA Rude Awakening Network Ten 1999-03-04 4 March UK Is It Legal? Seven Network 1999-03-12 12 March GRE Faces in Contemporary Greece Song SBS 1999-03-20 20 March CAN/FRA Animal Crackers ABC TV 1999-03-24 24 March UK Lesley Garrett Tonight ABC TV 1999-03-27 27 March USA/CAN Titanic Nine Network 1999-03-30 30 March USA The Jamie Foxx Show Nine Network 1999-03-31 31 March GER Ted Sieger's Wildlife ABC TV 1999-04-05 5 April USA Family Guy Seven Network 1999-04-09 9 April UK Rocky and the Dodos ABC TV 1999-04-16 16 April UK Echo ABC TV 1999-04-24 24 April USA World's Most... Nine Network 1999-05-10 10 May CAN Animorphs ABC TV 1999-05-10 10 May CAN/AUS Dumb Bunnies Seven Network 1999-05-15 15 May FRA Zoo Olympics ABC TV 1999-05-18 18 May UK Eye of the Storm ABC TV 1999-06-06 6 June UK League of Gentlemen ABC TV 1999-06-09 9 June UK Psychos ABC TV 1999-06-09 9 June UK Sir Bernard's Stately Homes ABC TV 1999-06-09 9 June USA Fantasy Island (1998) Network Ten 1999-06-11 11 June USA Claude's Crib Seven Network 1999-06-14 14 June AUS/USA Croc Files Network Ten 1999-06-28 28 June UK The Treasure Seekers ABC TV 1999-07-04 4 July UK Bimble's Bucket Nine Network 1999-07-04 4 July USA Charmed Network Ten 1999-07-06 6 July USA Histeria! Nine Network 1999-07-08 8 July UK Supernatural: The Unseen Powers of Animals ABC TV 1999-07-09 9 July USA Brother's Keeper Network Ten 1999-07-11 11 July UK Rick Stein's Seafood Odyssey ABC TV 1999-07-14 14 July UK Bodyguards Network Ten 1999-07-17 17 July UK The Planets ABC TV 1999-07-21 21 July USA Becker Network Ten 1999-07-21 21 July USA Will & Grace Seven Network 1999-07-22 22 July FRA/CAN/UK Albert the Fifth Musketeer ABC TV 1999-07-23 23 July UK Stanley's Dragon ABC TV 1999-07-25 25 July USA L.A. Doctors Network Ten 1999-07-26 26 July USA The Fantastic Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor Nine Network 1999-07-31 31 July USA The Wild Thornberrys ABC TV 1999-08-02 2 August UK Maisy ABC TV 1999-08-06 6 August UK The Worst Witch ABC TV 1999-08-08 8 August UK Births, Marriages and Deaths ABC TV 1999-08-15 15 August USA The New Woody Woodpecker Show Network Ten 1999-08-15 15 August UK The Prince and the Pauper (1996) ABC TV 1999-08-15 15 August USA For Your Love Nine Network 1999-08-19 19 August CAN Looking for Miracles Nine Network 1999-08-22 22 August USA Raging Planet Seven Network 1999-08-23 23 August SWE Lisa ABC TV 1999-08-27 27 August UK The First Snow of Winter ABC TV 1999-08-30 30 August CAN/USA George and Martha ABC TV 1999-08-30 30 August USA The King of Queens Nine Network 1999-08-31 31 August Austria Inspector Rex SBS 1999-09-02 2 September USA Blue's Clues Nine Network 1999-09-06 6 September USA Sex and the City The XXX factor Gini Sikes 5 The Sun-Herald Fairfax Media Sydney, Australia 22 August 1999 12 January 2010 http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news990825_0455_6995 Nine Network 1999-09-06 6 September USA Brimstone Nine Network 1999-09-06 6 September UK Dinnerladies ABC TV 1999-09-08 8 September USA Dilbert Network Ten 1999-09-09 9 September USA Voltron: The Third Dimension Seven Network 1999-09-09 9 September USA Push Network Ten 1999-09-09 9 September USA Red Shoe Diaries Network Ten 1999-09-11 11 September UK Hallo Aus Berlin ABC TV 1999-09-15 15 September USA The Powerpuff Girls Seven Network 1999-09-16 16 September USA Police Academy: The Series Nine Network 1999-09-18 18 September USA The Martin Short Show Nine Network 1999-09-20 20 September UK The Wombles (1997) ABC TV 1999-09-20 20 September UK Bob the Builder ABC TV 1999-09-20 20 September USA/CAN Martial Law Seven Network 1999-09-25 25 September USA Significant Others Network Ten 1999-09-30 30 September USA Crusade Nine Network 1999-09-30 30 September UK Walking with Dinosaurs ABC TV 1999-10-17 17 October UK Eureka Street ABC TV 1999-10-17 17 October USA Feds Network Ten 1999-10-17 17 October UK/WAL Gogwana ABC TV 1999-10-18 18 October Sopranos, The USA The Sopranos Analysing the Mafia Quentin Curtis 6 The Sun-Herald Fairfax Media Sydney, Australia 24 October 1999 12 January 2010 http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news991027_0655_1607 Nine Network 1999-10-24 24 October UK Boiling Point Nine Network 1999-10-27 27 October UK The Mrs Bradley Mysteries ABC TV 1999-10-29 29 October FRA/UK Archibald the Koala ABC TV 1999-11-10 10 November UK Blood on the Carpet ABC TV 1999-11-16 16 November SA Shingalana the Little Hunter Network Ten 1999-11-20 20 November UK Robot Wars Nine Network 1999-11-21 21 November UK Bill Bryson's Notes from a Small Island SBS 1999-11-23 23 November UK The Naked Chef ABC TV 1999-11-26 26 November USA Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane Seven Network 1999-11-28 28 November USA It's Like, You Know... Nine Network 1999-11-29 29 November USA Turks Network Ten 1999-11-29 29 November USA Hyperion Bay Nine Network 1999-11-29 29 November USA Providence Seven Network 1999-11-30 30 November USA Futurama Seven Network 1999-12-02 2 December FRA/CAN Fly Tales ABC TV 1999-12-06 6 December USA The Norm Show Nine Network 1999-12-07 7 December USA Project G.e.e.K.e.R. Network Ten 1999-12-07 7 December USA That '70s Show Seven Network 1999-12-09 9 December USA Maggie Winters Nine Network 1999-12-10 10 December CAN Eye of the Wolf ABC TV 1999-12-12 12 December USA Wing Commander Academy Network Ten 1999-12-14 14 December USA Hiller and Diller Seven Network 1999-12-16 16 December USA Michael Hayes Nine Network 1999-12-16 16 December IRE Voyage SBS 1999-12-19 19 December USA Vengeance Unlimited Nine Network 1999-12-23 23 December Austria/USA/GER Catherine the Great Nine Network 1999-12-29 29 December USA Sonic Underground Seven Network 1999 SPA Basket Fever Seven Network 1999 USA Costello Seven Network 1999 AUS 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 1999-03-21 21 March International Program New network(s) Previous network(s) Date UK Brambly Hedge ABC TV Nine Network 1999-08-31 31 August CAN Adventures in Rainbow Country Nine Network ABC TV 1999-11-19 19 November USA The Mary Tyler Moore Show Seven Network Nine Network 1999-11-29 29 November USA/UK Monster Maker ABC TV Network Ten 1999-12-25 25 December Subscription television International Program Channel Debut date Oh Yeah! Cartoons USA Oh Yeah! Cartoonsnone Nickelodeon (Australia) Nick Nooze 1998 3 Nickelodeon 1999-01-24 24 January Animorphs CAN Animorphsnone Nickelodeon (Australia) Nick Nooze 1999 4 Nickelodeon 1999-04 April Brothers Flub USA The Brothers Flub Nickelodeon 1999-04-05 5 April Wimzie's House CAN Wimzie's Househttp://nickelodeon.com.au/blammo/whats.html What's New On Nick? – May 1999 17 December 2009 Nickelodeon (Australia) 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/19990508160103/http://www.nickelodeon.com.au/blammo/whats.html 8 May 1999 Nickelodeon 1999-05-03 3 May Birdz CAN Birdz Nickelodeon 1999-05-16 16 May Rocket Power USA Rocket Powernone Nickelodeon (Australia) Nickelodeon (Australia) Nick Nooze 1999 Summer Nickelodeon 1999-12-07 7 December USA The Powerpuff Girls Cartoon Network 1999 USA I am Weasel Cartoon Network 1999 USA/CAN Ed, Edd n Eddy Cartoon Network 1999 UK/CAN Bob and Margaret The Comedy Channel 1999 USA The Mr. Potato Head Show Fox Kids 1999 USA Bruno the Kid Fox Kids 1999 UK The Worst Witch Nickelodeon 1999 CAN Big Wolf on Campus Fox Kids 1999 UK Stressed Eric The Comedy Channel 1999 UK Billy Nickelodeon 1999 UK 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 1999-02-02 2 February International Program New network Previous network Date UK EastEnders New Today for Dalley Andrew Conway 2 The Sydney Morning Herald Fairfax Media Sydney, Australia 1 February 1999 10 February 2010 http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news990201_0264_8810 https://web.archive.org/web/20120321004244/http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news990201_0264_8810 21 March 2012 dead UKTV ABC TV 1999-02-05 5 February CAN 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 Network Ten 1999-03 March Minty AUS/UK Minty Nickelodeonnone Nickelodeon (Australia) Nick Nooze 1999 5 ABC TV 1999-08-07 7 August International Program Subscription network Free-to-air network Date UK The Forgotten Toys Nickelodeon ABC TV 1999-10-04 4 October USA 3rd Rock from the Sun Fox8 Seven Network 1999-10-21 21 October USA Family Guy Fox8 Seven Network 1999-11-28 28 November Specials Program Channel Debut date 1999 Kids' Choice Awards USA 1999 Kids' Choice Awards Nickelodeon 1999-05-29 29 May Wayne's Best Dares AUS Wayne's Best Dares Nickelodeon 1999-09-19 19 September Television shows ABC Mr. Squiggle and Friends (1959–1999) Four Corners (1961–present) Seven Network Wheel of Fortune (1981–1996, 1996–2003, 2004–present) Home and Away (1988–2005, 2005–present) Blue Heelers (1994–2006) The Great Outdoors (1993–present) Today Tonight (1995–present) All Saints (1998–present) Nine Network Today (1982–present) Sale of the Century (1980–2001) A Current Affair (1971–1978, 1988–2005, 2006–present) Australia's Funniest Home Video Show (1990–2000, 2000–2004, 2005–present) The AFL Footy Show (1994–present) The NRL Footy Show (1994–present) Water Rats (1996–2001) Burgo's Catch Phrase (1997–2001, 2002–2003) Network Ten Neighbours (1985–1989, 1989–present) GMA With Bert Newton (1991–2005) 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 TenABC 1994 13 December Lift Off ABC 1992 13 December Medivac Network Ten 1996 24 December What's Up Doc? Nine Network 1993 See also 1999 in Australia List of Australian films of 1999 References 1999