Logie Awards of 1978

The 20th Annual TV Week Logie Awards were presented on Friday 3 March 1978 at Southern Cross Hotel in Melbourne and broadcast on the Nine Network. Bert Newton from the Nine Network was the Master of Ceremonies. American singer Sammy Davis Jr., television actors Mike Farrell, Florence Henderson, Richard Anderson, and Patty Weaver, and British television host David Frost appeared as guests. Bob Hope also made a brief introduction via cable from Sydney.

Awards

Winners of Logie Awards for 1978:

Gold Logie

Silver Logies

Logie

National

;Most Popular Australian Drama
;Best New Talent In Australia
;Most Popular Australian TV Teenage Personality
;Most Popular Australian Variety Or Panel Show
;Most Popular Australian Commercial
;Best Individual Performance By An Actor
;Best Individual Performance By An Actress
;Best Sustained Performance By An Actor In A Supporting Role
;Best Sustained Performance By An Actress In A Supporting Role
;Best New Drama
;Best Dramatic Script
;Best Miniseries/Telemovie
;Best Comedy Performer
;Best News Report
;Outstanding Contribution To TV Journalism
;Best Public Affairs Series
;Best News Documentary
;Best Documentary Series
;Outstanding Coverage Of A Sporting Event
;Outstanding Performance By A Juvenile
;Outstanding Contribution To Community Service
;Outstanding Contribution By A Regional Station