60 Minutes
60 Minutes first went to air on February 11, 1979 with reporters Ray Martin, George Negus and Ian Leslie.
Taking a lead from its successful mentor, 60 Minutes America on the CBS Network, the Australian version sought to tell stories in what has become the unique 60 Minutes style - don't cover the Great Flood, interview Noah.
By telling stories through the eyes of those involved, by personalising stories and issues, by writing in a relaxed, contemporary fashion, 60 Minutes broke new ground in the staid world of current affairs reporting.
Twelve hundred programs and more than 3500 stories later, 60 Minutes is a Sunday night staple in Australian households.
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