Logie Awards of 1997


The 39th Annual TV Week Logie Awards was held on Sunday 18 May 1997 at the Crown Palladium in Melbourne, and broadcast on the Nine Network. The ceremony was hosted by Daryl Somers, and guests included Patrick Stewart, Daniel Davis, Laura Innes, David James Elliott, Michael T. Weiss and Ben Elton.

Winners

Gold Logie

;Most Popular Personality on Australian Television

Acting/Presenting

;Most Popular Actor
;Most Popular Actress
;Most Outstanding Actor
;Most Outstanding Actress
;Most Popular Light Entertainment Personality
;Most Popular Comedy Personality
;Most Popular New Talent

Most Popular Programs

;Most Popular Series
;Most Popular Light Entertainment Program
;Most Popular Comedy Program
;Most Popular Public Affairs Program
;Most Popular Lifestyle or Information Program
;Most Popular Sports Program
;Most Popular Sports Event
;Most Popular Children's Program

Most Outstanding Programs

;Most Outstanding Achievement in Drama Production
;Most Outstanding Achievement in Public Affairs
;Most Outstanding Documentary
;Most Outstanding Achievement in News
;Most Outstanding Achievement in Comedy
;Most Outstanding Achievement in Sport

Performers

After a lifetime in Australian television, Garry McDonald became the 14th inductee into the TV Week Logies Hall of Fame.