Sammy Awards
The Sammy Awards were an Australian television and film awards held annually between 1976 and 1981, initially supported by the TV Times and the Seven Network. 1976 Held at the Sydney Opera House on Friday 8 October 1976. Gold Sammy: Helen Morse, Gary McDonald Best drama series: Power Without Glory Best lead actor in a television series: John Waters for Rush Best lead actress in a television series: Penny Hackforth-Jones for Tandarra Best actor in a single television performance: Hugh Keays-Byrne for Rush (ep: 'A shilling A Day') Best actress in a single television performance: Maggie Millar for Homicide (ep: 'The Life and Time of Tina Kennedy') Best new talent: Mark Holden Best comedy series: The Norman Gunston Show Best comedy television series writer: Bull Harding Best variety performer: Don Lane Best current affairs series: Four Corners Best daytime series: The Mike Walsh Show Best documentary series: A Big Country Best light entertainment series: This Is Your Life Best musical series: Countdown Best film: Picnic At Hanging Rock Best film actor: Peter Cummins for The Removalists Best film actress: Helen Morse Best film supporting actor: Reg Lye for Sunday Too Far Away Best film supporting actress: Jacki Weaver for Caddie