4th Gemini Awards

The 4th Gemini Awards were held on December 4 and 5, 1989 to honour achievements in Canadian television. It was broadcast on CTV, with Martin Short as host.

Nominees were announced in October.

The most famous moment in the ceremony was the pairing of journalist Barbara Frum and sketch comedian Greg Malone as presenters; Malone was famous for impersonating Frum on CODCO, and came out dressed as Frum. This was in fact planned in advance with Frum's full cooperation.

Special awards

 * Earle Grey Award: Sean McCann
 * Multiculturalism Award: Inside Stories
 * TV Guide's Most Popular Program Award: The Journal