The 38th Annual TV Week Logie Awards was held on Sunday, April 21, 1996, at the Melbourne Park Function CentreinMelbourne, and broadcast on the Nine Network.[1] The ceremony was hosted by Daryl Somers, and guests included Gloria Reuben and Holly Hunter.[1]
| 38th Logie Awards | |
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| Date | 21 April 1996 |
| Site | Melbourne Park Function Centre, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Hosted by | Daryl Somers |
| Highlights | |
| Gold Logie | Ray Martin |
| Hall of Fame | Maurie Fields |
| Most awards | Home and Away (3) |
| Television coverage | |
| Network | Nine Network |
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The nominees for the 38th Logie Awards were announced in early April 1996. Unlike previous years, there were five nominations in each category. These were then cut to three on the night of the ceremony.[2]
The winners were announced during the awards ceremony on 21 April 1996.[3]
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface.
| Most Popular Personality on Australian Television |
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| Most Popular Actor | Most Popular Actress |
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| Most Outstanding Actor | Most Outstanding Actress |
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| Most Popular New Talent | Most Popular Light Entertainment Personality |
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| Most Popular Comedy Personality | |
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After a lifetime in Australian television, Maurie Fields became the 13th inductee and 2nd posthumous inductee into the TV Week Logies Hall of Fame. However, Val Jellay accepted the award on his behalf.[3]