The 40th Annual TV Week Logie Awards was held on Sunday 19 April 1998 at the Crown PalladiuminMelbourne, and broadcast on the Nine Network.[1] The ceremony was hosted by Daryl Somers, and guests included Matt LeBlanc, Kathy Najimy, Kenny Rogers and Reba McEntire.[1]
| 40th Logie Awards | |
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| Date | 19 April 1998 |
| Site | Crown Palladium, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Hosted by | Daryl Somers |
| Highlights | |
| Gold Logie | Lisa McCune |
| Hall of Fame | Graham Kennedy |
| Most awards | Blue Heelers (4) |
| Television coverage | |
| Network | Nine Network |
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In the tables below, winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.[2][3]
| Most Popular Personality on Australian Television |
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| Most Popular Actor | Most Popular Actress |
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| Most Outstanding Actor in a Series | Most Outstanding Actress in a Series |
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| Most Popular New Talent | |
| Most Outstanding Series | Most Outstanding Mini-series or Movie Made for Television |
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| Most Outstanding Achievement in Comedy | Most Outstanding Achievement in Sports |
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| Most Outstanding Achievement in News | Most Outstanding Achievement in Public Affairs |
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| Most Outstanding Achievement in Children's Television | Most Outstanding Documentary |
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After a lifetime in Australian television, Graham Kennedy became the 15th inductee into the TV Week Logies Hall of Fame. However, Bert Newton accepted the award on his behalf.[3]
