He high fived the kids, sang the theme to Play School and then PM Kevin Rudd pressed a giant remote control button to officially launch ABC3 to the kids of Australia.
In 2008-2009 there were less hours of drama series produced than 07-08, but more in local mini-series and children's. The state of the Aussie TV drama production still gets a big tick.
"There were times when I though 'Move on Jude," actress Judith McGrath tells TV Tonight. But after 11 years on All Saints, it's finally time to say goodbye.
With the passing of Don Lane, Nine's audience again sent a message that it loves variety television, while Seven's announcement of 7TWO saw it lose another week to Nine/GO!
Without any events or boosts from digital channels, Channel Seven won the ratings week -thanks largely to its factual slate underpinning consistent programming.
