It’s Australian television - I’d give it a 50-50 chance of it being all about TCN and Sydney and just how wonderful the place has been to Australian television. 
You’d hope that they recognise that places outside of Sydney did produce television - like Melbourne, the other capital cities, regional Australia. But don’t get your hopes up.
OVER TWO MASSIVE NIGHTS, 70 YEARS OF TELEVISION CELEBRATES THE MOMENTS THAT SHAPED A NATION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, AND SEPTEMBER 16, AT 8.45PM ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW
From Bruce Gyngell ushering in Australian TV with “Welcome to Television” on September 16, 1956, to laugh-out-loud comedy, unforgettable music moments and the live sporting victories that united a nation, 70 Years of Television will take viewers on a nostalgic journey through seven decades of Australian TV history.
Over two unmissable nights, Wednesday, September 9, and Wednesday, September 16, at 8.45pm on Channel 9 and 9Now, this landmark retrospective will feature interviews and archival footage to look back at the triumphs, scandals and defining screen moments that captured generations across variety, news, current affairs, sport, reality and drama.
Bringing together an all-star lineup of Australia’s biggest names and legendary personalities, 70 Years of Television includes Hamish Blake, Julia Morris, Tracy Grimshaw, David Koch, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Patti Newton, Ray Martin, Catriona Rowntree, Sigrid Thornton and Ken Sutcliffe, who share their personal reflections and memories.
The special covers every corner of the TV landscape. Episode one charts the evolution of Australian television – from how “the box” became the centrepiece of the living room, to classic variety stars like Graham Kennedy and Bert Newton, and our distinct Aussie sense of humour that shone through in shows like The Comedy Company, Kath & Kim and Summer Heights High.
It revisits the music shows that soundtracked generations (Bandstand, Countdown, MTV and Rage), reflects on the trusted news anchors who guided us through major historical moments, dives into the birth of breakfast television and the “Morning Wars”, and relives the fabulous sporting victories – like Cathy Freeman’s historic 400m gold medal at the Sydney Olympics – that brought the entire country together.
The celebration continues in episode two, showcasing the full spectrum of Australia’s most loved programs that defined our screen culture. It looks back at the golden age of kids TV – from nostalgic classics like Mr Squiggle and Agro, to the global phenomenon of Bluey, alongside variety favourites like Hey Hey It’s Saturday and the evolution of the game show, from Sale of the Century to Tipping Point.
It honours the legacy of hard-hitting current affairs built on trust and accountability, alongside the classic advertising jingles we still can’t stop quoting. Viewers will also revisit the lifestyle staples that transformed our homes (Changing Rooms, Backyard Blitz), the explosive reality TV clashes and format fusions we couldn’t look away from (Big Brother, The Block, MAFS), and the timeless dramas like Blue Heelers and McLeod’s Daughters that won our hearts.
70 Years of Television is a production by Nine’s Long-form Unit.
70 YEARS OF TELEVISION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, AND SEPTEMBER 16,
AT 8.45PM ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW
Note - posted all images that have been supplied by Nine.
Good to see they have some non-Nine presenters there - like David Koch, Julia Morris, Adam Liaw and Leah Purcell.
And talking about all (or most) genres across the tv board. And some non-Nine programs too, from MTV and Rage, Agro to Bluey, Changing Rooms to Blue Heelers.
Am looking forward to these two specials.
MTV started life in Australia as a Nine program.
Also interesting that cover image uses a local news reader from Sydney rather than adding in faces from other states or using national presenters.
You mean a world exists outside of Sydney? 
The Age Green Guide interview with Ken Sutcliffe (paywall)
TV Tonight said the special will include Hey Hey. But I don’t think there will be much Hey Hey clips in it because Daryl.
Well Channel Nine’s variety shows mostly came from studio 9 in Melbourne except Midday.
It says that in Nine’s media release. as well as including an image from the show (of which there are only 6).
… the original Don Lane Show came from TCN, they did that famous cross with Kennedy’s IMT when 9 first put their own Sydney/Melbourne link in … Sound of Music was another …
World of Sport would be a good one to look at, albeit HSV-7. Ran for decades, late 1950s to the late 80s, was said to be the longest running of its kind in the world at the time. Industry and public alike adored that show.
Good to see Nine do a broader focus on television to mark the occasion.
Have Seven or The ABC announced anything to mark their 70 year anniversary?
I think the ABC may wait until next year when the broadcaster celebrates its 95th anniversary.
