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In 1996, [[Kerri-Anne Kennerley]] was appointed to the new incarnation of the show, with the title becoming ''Midday with Kerri-Anne''. Geoff Harvey re-joined the show from a period of semi-retirement, albeit with a streamlined, six-piece band and not the full orchestra the show had had in previous days. Initially, Kerri-Anne caused a resurgence in ratings, with her enthusiasm and her tendency to physically interact with guests (i.e. doing dance steps with dancers, attempting to play the respective sports of sporting personalities) rather than confining herself to sit-down interviews. She gained three consecutive [[Gold Logie]] nominations for her work on the show, and was widely praised for "bringing the magic back to ''Midday''". However, the show was eventually not able to compete with better rating, imported programs on other networks, and the general decline of locally produced daytime talk shows and budget concerns that prompted the 1994 axing caused the show to again be axed at the end of 1998. In 1999, Kerri-Anne was appointed to co-host the cooking show ''[[What's Cooking? (Australian TV series)|What's Cooking]]'', alternating host [[Geoff Jansz]]'s cooking segments with her interviews which were not related to cooking. This was seen as an awkward change to the show, which was axed at the end of that year, causing Kerri-Anne to leave the network, openly criticising the format that ''What's Cooking'' was given. After spending some time in other media and a second stint at Network Ten, Kerri-Anne returned to Nine to host ''[[Mornings with Kerri-Anne]]'', a morning talk show with some similarities to ''Midday'', but without a live audience and with heavy [[infomercial]] content. |
In 1996, [[Kerri-Anne Kennerley]] was appointed to the new incarnation of the show, with the title becoming ''Midday with Kerri-Anne''.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s)/no by-line.--> |title=New host for Midday|url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/133920684|work=The Canberra Times|location= |date=18 December 1995|access-date=}}</ref> Geoff Harvey re-joined the show from a period of semi-retirement, albeit with a streamlined, six-piece band and not the full orchestra the show had had in previous days.<ref name=kak>{{cite book|last=Kennerley|first=Kerri-Anne|author-link=Kerri-Anne Kennerley|date=2017|title=A Bold Life|url=https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/A_Bold_Life/3QIxDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=A+Bold+Life+Kerri-Anne+Kennerley&printsec=frontcover|location= |publisher=[[Pan Macmillan Australia]]|page= |isbn=9781760550424}}</ref> Initially, Kerri-Anne caused a resurgence in ratings, with her enthusiasm and her tendency to physically interact with guests (i.e. doing dance steps with dancers, attempting to play the respective sports of sporting personalities) rather than confining herself to sit-down interviews.<ref name=kak/> She gained three consecutive [[Gold Logie]] nominations for her work on the show, and was widely praised for "bringing the magic back to ''Midday''".<ref name=kak/> However, the show was eventually not able to compete with better rating, imported programs on other networks, and the general decline of locally produced daytime talk shows and budget concerns that prompted the 1994 axing caused the show to again be axed at the end of 1998.<ref name=kak/> In 1999, Kerri-Anne was appointed to co-host the cooking show ''[[What's Cooking? (Australian TV series)|What's Cooking]]'', alternating host [[Geoff Jansz]]'s cooking segments with her interviews which were not related to cooking. This was seen as an awkward change to the show, which was axed at the end of that year, causing Kerri-Anne to leave the network, openly criticising the format that ''What's Cooking'' was given.<ref name=kak/> After spending some time in other media and a second stint at Network Ten, Kerri-Anne returned to Nine to host ''[[Mornings with Kerri-Anne]]'', a morning talk show with some similarities to ''Midday'', but without a live audience and with heavy [[infomercial]] content.<ref name=kak/> |
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| Midday | |
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| Also known as | Midday with Kerri-Anne (1996–1998) |
| Genre | Variety |
| Presented by | Ray Martin (1985–1993) Derryn Hinch (1994) Tracy Grimshaw and David Reyne (1995) Kerri-Anne Kennerley (1996–1998) |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 14 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Nine Network |
| Release | 11 February 1985 – 27 November 1998 |
Midday (commonly referred to as The Midday Show) is an Australian award-winning daytime television program, based on the variety format that aired on the Nine Network on 11 February 1985 until 27 November 1998. The show aired, like its title suggests, at noon, on a weekday schedule, and was a 90-minute variety programme with international and local guests. It featured interviews, musical performances and comedy spots. The format of the show was similar to that of its predecessor, The Mike Walsh Show, which it replaced in the lunch time slot.
Program history / hosts
Ray Martin (1985–1993)
Leading Mike Walsh's resignation from The Mike Walsh Show, Ray Martin was appointed as his successor in 1985, despite being known primarily as a journalist from 60 Minutes.[1] The program was re-titled to The Midday Show with Ray Martin, which was later shortened to Midday with Ray Martin, and finally Ray Martin at Midday in 1993. Although Martin was seen as a shock choice at the time of his appointment, he soon became increasingly popular with viewers.[2]
During his time on the show, a highly publicised on-air scuffle took place in 1991 between former pop idol Normie Rowe and radio personality Ron Casey.[3]
While Martin was at the helm, members of the Midday on-camera team included musical director Geoff Harvey; comedians Graham Pugh, Ross Daniels, Ewan Campbell; trumpeter Bob Bouffler; and pre Big Brother presenter Gretel Killeen. Ray Martin remained as host until late 1993, when he was moved to replace Mike Willesee as host of A Current Affair, which had seen a ratings decline over the previous year.[4]
Martin ended up being a popular host on the show. He won the Gold Logie for his role 3 times – in 1987, 1993 and 1994. He was nominated for the award in 1986, 1990, 1991 and 1992. Jean Stafford was a regular on midday with Ray Martin from 1986 to 1993 with over 47 performances
Derryn Hinch (1994)
Following Martin's departure to A Current Affair, Derryn Hinch was appointed as host shortly after being sacked from his self-titled current affairs program on the Ten Network.[5] The show effectively reverted partially to its old title by becoming Midday With Derryn Hinch.[6] Hinch's appointment was seen by many as a shock decision, as he had previously been known as a hard-hitting, outspoken personality.[7] Many were therefore surprised to see him showing a softer side in his role as Midday host. Gradually-declining ratings over previous years saw the show axed at the end of 1994 (Derryn had offered to resign for the good of the show, but stated in interviews that Nine Network executives made it clear that it was the show that was being axed rather than the host).[8]
Tracy Grimshaw and David Reyne (1995)
Following the announcement of the program's axing at the end of 1994, it had been stated that the show would be replaced by a new talk program. After a six-month absence, a lower-budget hour-long program using the Midday title began.[9][10] In its new form, the show had a more generic feel to it, with no live band and none of the loose 'variety show' feeling of the program in its previous incarnation. After the network had considered a number of personalities for the hosting job including Larry Emdur, Richard Wilkins and Monte Dwyer, it was announced that Tracy Grimshaw and David Reyne were to be the co-hosts of this version.[11] However, only six months later the program was again reformatted, effectively making it more reminiscent of the Mike Walsh/Ray Martin eras.
Kerri-Anne Kennerley (1996–1998)
In 1996, Kerri-Anne Kennerley was appointed to the new incarnation of the show, with the title becoming Midday with Kerri-Anne.[12] Geoff Harvey re-joined the show from a period of semi-retirement, albeit with a streamlined, six-piece band and not the full orchestra the show had had in previous days.[13] Initially, Kerri-Anne caused a resurgence in ratings, with her enthusiasm and her tendency to physically interact with guests (i.e. doing dance steps with dancers, attempting to play the respective sports of sporting personalities) rather than confining herself to sit-down interviews.[13] She gained three consecutive Gold Logie nominations for her work on the show, and was widely praised for "bringing the magic back to Midday".[13] However, the show was eventually not able to compete with better rating, imported programs on other networks, and the general decline of locally produced daytime talk shows and budget concerns that prompted the 1994 axing caused the show to again be axed at the end of 1998.[13] In 1999, Kerri-Anne was appointed to co-host the cooking show What's Cooking, alternating host Geoff Jansz's cooking segments with her interviews which were not related to cooking. This was seen as an awkward change to the show, which was axed at the end of that year, causing Kerri-Anne to leave the network, openly criticising the format that What's Cooking was given.[13] After spending some time in other media and a second stint at Network Ten, Kerri-Anne returned to Nine to host Mornings with Kerri-Anne, a morning talk show with some similarities to Midday, but without a live audience and with heavy infomercial content.[13]
Awards
The show and hosts have won several Logie awards, and been nominated for several too.
- Won: 3 times – Ray Martin (1987, 1993, 1994)
- Nominated: 7 times – Ray Martin (1986, 1990–1992); Kerri-Anne Kennerley (1997–1999)
The show itself has won several Logies.
References
- ^ Nelson, Sue (11 February 1985). "From 60 Minutes to 90 minutes live is 'no sweat' for Ray". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ Grujoska, Gordana (1 September 1986). "'It's fun and stimulation'". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Brawl erupts on TV debate". The Canberra Times. 17 July 1991. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Goodbye to 'Midday', hello to new affair for Martin". The Canberra Times. 25 November 1993. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "It's high noon with Hinch - the new Midday man". The Canberra Times. 2 December 1993. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ Leedham, Nicole (7 February 1994). "Hinch for lunch". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ Childs, Kevin (4 December 1993). "No talk yet about what new host will bring to Midday". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Nine dumps Midday: Hinch to stay on for 'specials'". The Canberra Times. 18 November 1994. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Midday show back". The Canberra Times. 5 July 1995. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "TV clock to Midday". The Canberra Times. 18 July 1995. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Reyne pips rivals for 'Midday' chair". The Canberra Times. 2 June 1995. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "New host for Midday". The Canberra Times. 18 December 1995.
- ^ a b c d e f Kennerley, Kerri-Anne (2017). A Bold Life. Pan Macmillan Australia. ISBN 9781760550424.