The comedian, TV host and regular panellist on Network 10's Have You Been Paying Attention? warned he might forget to thank some people in his acceptance speech.
"If I do forget you, I'm sorry. Also, maybe you have to think about how much you actually did," he joked.
The gong was presented by Magda Szubanski, in character as Sharon Strzelecki from Kath and Kim, with some assistance from Logies host Robert Irwin.
Heather Mitchell accepted the Logie for best lead actor in a drama on behalf of the late Sam Neill, for his work on The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer.
The beloved actor, best known for his roles in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, died in July aged 78.
"I just know how much this would mean ... I know his heart would be so full and he would want to pour you all wine and embrace you all," said Mitchell.
Brooke Satchwell won best lead actress in a drama for Dear Life on streaming service Stan, best supporting actress went to Claudia Karvan for SBS's Homebodies, and Simon Baker won best supporting actor for Prime Video's The Narrow Road to the Deep North.
Earlier, renowned actor Deborah Mailman received a standing ovation as she became the first Indigenous Australian inducted into the Logies Hall of Fame.
The star of television hits The Secret Life of Us, Offspring and Total Control, and films including Rabbit-Proof Fence, Mabo and Wolfram, dedicated the award to her parents.
"I'm overwhelmed with pride to be the first Aboriginal person to receive this honour, and as I look around the room I am so thrilled to see so many of our mob being celebrated tonight," she said.
A Country Practice was also inducted into the Hall of Fame, as was Andrew Denton, who shared wisdom from decades in the industry.
Back yourself, don't be afraid to fail, and open the door for others, he said.
The inaugural Bruce McAvaney Award for Most Popular Sports Presenter went to Nine's Jelena Dokic - even though McAvaney himself was in the running.
"I just want to say, Bruce, we all look up to you, and you are such an inspiration in what you do," said Dokic.
To open the awards night in Sydney, host Robert Irwin showed how he won Dancing With The Stars US with a sparkly choreographed number, followed by a monologue that poked fun at Dave Hughes and Karl Stefanovic.
Then, the 22-year old who is the youngest-ever Logies host went on to win the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter, for co-hosting Network 10's I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
There was always a danger the wildlife warrior would bring animals onstage, and he may be slightly less popular with other television personalities after introducing a python to Denise Scott, and draping another around Luke McGregor's neck.
Peking Duk also took to the stage to play their new track Thrills, after the launch of their debut studio album Paradise.
An In Memoriam segment was dedicated to Young Talent Time host Johnny Young, who passed away just days ago, with a tearful speech by Dannii Minogue.
Derryn Hinch, John Laws, David Stratton, Rhoda Roberts, Terence Donovan, James Valentine and Sam Neill were also among those recognised, with a performance of Don't Dream it's Over by Katie Noonan.
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