StarStruck was a short-lived 2005 Australian television series, that screened on the Nine Network. It was hosted by Larry Emdur and Catriona Rowntree. It was based on the successful Stars in Their Eyes in the United Kingdom. Contestants were introduced and then whisked away to be transformed into the star of their choice. They would emerge for their performance, supported by dancers, a choir and an orchestra.
Contestants were judged on their performances by Doug Mulray and Vanessa Amorosi.
The program debuted strongly winning the 7.30pm timeslot with an average of 1.58 million viewers across Australia.
The Mike Walsh Show is an Australian daytime television series. Hosted by Mike Walsh, the show ran from 1973 to 1984 for 90 minutes each weekday afternoon. The program was launched on the 0-10 Network and moved to the Nine Network in 1977. By the 1980s, The Mike Walsh Show was syndicated to regional television stations around Australia.
Follow five elite real estate agents as they navigate Melbourne's dynamic property market, showcasing opulent homes and sealing multi-million dollar deals.
Kitchen Whiz is an Australian children's cooking game show aired on the Nine Network on 21 February 2011, presented by Beau Walker aka Nitro and Andy Minh Trieu as the ninja.
In 2013, the show premieres with a new host, Alice Zaslavsky, and a strong focus on education and interactive media, with the release of the Kitchen Whiz Digital App.
Between the Lines was a game show which aired on Nine Network in Australia, by TVGuru on 27 May 2011, The TV Guru Australia, 2 June 2011, by Matt Smith, Crikey. The show premiered on 19 May 2011 and is hosted by Eddie McGuire and the team captain Mick Molloy and Ryan Fitzgerald.
The Million Dollar Drop is a game show which airs on Nine Network in Australia and is based on the UK series The Million Pound Drop Live. However, unlike the original UK version, it is not broadcast live, and there are several changes to the format. The show premiered on 21 March 2011 and is hosted by Eddie McGuire.
Ben Elton Live From Planet Earth is an Australian comedy television series produced by FremantleMedia which aired on the Nine Network in 2011. The program was broadcast live as a sketch comedy and variety show. Comedian Ben Elton presented the program and performed some stand-up material, with the sketches performed by an ensemble cast including Paul McCarthy and Genevieve Morris. After critical reviews, hostile social media reaction and poor ratings, the Nine Network cancelled the show after three episodes had aired.
Match Mates was an Australian children's television game show that was broadcast afternoon on Nine Network Australia between 1981 and 1982. It was produced by the Grundy Organisation for Nine Network's Children's Programming. Actor David Waters was the emcee.
Money for Jam is an Australian lifestyle television series which airs on the Nine Network. The series premiered on 2 September 2009 at 8:00 pm, and will originally consist of eight episodes. It features Money magazine editor Effie Zahos and financial expert Paul Clitheroe as presenters, as well as Nine Network personalities Shelley Craft and Shane Crawford. The series' title is a reference to the colloquialism "money for jam", which is used to imply that 'money can be made easily'. The series has not been renewed for a second series in 2010.
This Afternoon was a short-lived Australian news and current affairs television program that was broadcast by the Nine Network. It was produced by the network and broadcast live from 4.30pm to 5.30pm weekdays for two-and-half weeks in mid-2009.
The show focused on news, sport, weather and entertainment and featured current affairs reports & interviews. The program was presented by Andrew Daddo, radio presenter & journalist Katrina Blowers and news presenter Mark Ferguson. Nine News reporters from around the country and overseas provided reports on news and entertainment.
On 15 July 2009, the Nine Network axed This Afternoon only just 12 editions due to poor ratings. With the demise of This Afternoon, Nine reinstated Nine Afternoon News, followed by Antiques Roadshow at 5.00pm and Hot Seat at 5.30pm. As a result, Nine News had Mark Ferguson as national presenter until left the Nine Network on 25 September 2009 to join the Seven Network.
Challenger was an Australian children's game show that aired on the Nine Network in 1997 and 1998. The first host was Diarmid Heidenreich famous for playing Dougie the pizza delivery guy in the Pizza Hut commercials in the mid-1990s. After he left the show in early 1998 he was replaced by hosts Adrian DeVito and Zoe Sheridan. Adrian DeVito and Zoe Sheridan continued to film 265 episodes before the show was superseeded with a return of Now You See It.
Extra was a nightly tabloid local current affairs programme, broadcast on Nine Network Queensland. Heather Foord was the last host of the program. A weekend version also aired on a Saturday afternoon named Weekend Extra hosted by Melissa Downes.
The Gift is an Australian observational documentary series that aired on the Nine Network at 9:30 pm, Thursdays. It is narrated by 60 Minutes journalist Tara Brown.
The Gift explores the stories and importance of organ donation in Australia. A second series will begin airing at 9:00pm Wednesdays from 12 August 2009, following RPA.
Celebrity Overhaul is a reality television show on Australia's Nine Network in which celebrities undergo a rigorous exercise and diet regime aimed at improving their fitness and health. These are coordinated by two personal trainers and a medical doctor. Hosted by Deborah Hutton, there have been two seasons, one each in 2004 and 2005.
The celebrities were:
⁕Merv Hughes - cricketer
⁕Paulini Curuenavuli - singer
⁕Rowena Wallace - actress
⁕Kate Fischer - model/former actress
⁕Ita Buttrose - journalist/businesswoman
⁕Phil Burton - singer
⁕Fabio Lanzoni - model
⁕Trevor Butler - reality show contestant
⁕Melissa Bell - actress
⁕Nova Peris-Kneebone - athlete
⁕Peter Phelps - actor
⁕Dr John Tickell - television presenter/doctor
Channel Nine spun another show from Celebrity Overhaul, known as Overhaul which followed a similar format except with regular people from Australia.
Who Killed Harold Holt? was a television special which explored the disappearance of former Australian Prime Minister, Harold Holt. Broadcast on 20 November 2007 on the Nine Network, and hosted by Ray Martin, the special coincided with the 40th anniversary year of Harold Holt's disappearance.
The special managed disappointing ratings for its 9:30 - 10:30 timeslot, achieving only 934,000 viewers nationally.
Surprise Surprise Gotcha is an Australian hidden camera practical joke television series. Hosted by radio personalities Matt Tilley and Jackie O, the series commenced on the Nine Network on 18 September 2007.
Battlefronts is an Australian lifestyle and DIY television series that aired on the Nine Network in 2008. It is hosted by former Olympic swimmer, Giaan Rooney.