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… 1949 . This page indexes the individual year in Television The table of years in television is a tabular display of all years in Television, to provide an overview and quick navigation to any year The year 1949 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1949. 1950 . The year 1950 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1950. 1951 . The year 1951 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1951. 1952 . The year 1952 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1952. 1953 . The year 1953 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1953. 1954 . The year 1954 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1954. 1955 …
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… 1963 . The year 1955 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1955. The year 1956 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1956. The year 1957 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1957. The year 1958 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1958. The year 1960 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1960. The year 1961 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1961. The year 1962 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1962. The year 1963 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1963. 1964 . The year 1964 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1964. 1965 . The year 1965 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1965. 1966 . The year 1966 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1966. 1967 . The year 1967 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1967. 1968 . The year 1968 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1968. 1969 …
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… 1956 . The year 1969 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1969. The year 1956 in radio involved some significant events Events Debuts January 22 - Fort Laramie The year 1957 in radio involved some significant events Events WCOW in St The year 1958 in radio involved some significant events Events February 24 - In Cuba, Radio Rebelde radio of rebels The year 1959 in radio involved some significant events Events Debuts Closings January 2 - CBS ends The year 1960 in radio involved some significant events Events January 25 - In Washington DC, the National Association of Broadcasters The year 1961 in radio involved some significant events Events KLAC sold to Metromedia The year 1962 saw a number of significant events in Radio broadcasting. The year 1956 in film involved some significant events Events August 4 - The last film serial Blazing the Overland The year 1957 in film involved some significant events Events October 21 - The movie Jailhouse Rock The year 1958 in film involved some significant events Events February 16- " In the Money " by William The year 1959 in film involved some significant events Events The Three Stooges make their 180th and last short film The year 1960 in film involved some significant events Events April 20 - for the first time since coming home from military The year 1961 in film involved some significant events Events Last Year at Marienbad ( L'année dernière The year 1962 in film involved some significant events Events Dr This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 1957 . Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) 1958 - 1959 - 1960 . Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 1961 . Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 1962 …
… 1920s . Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them The 1920s is sometimes referred to as the " Jazz Age " or the " Roaring Twenties " when speaking about the United States and Canada 1930s . The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression. 1940s -1950s- 1960s . The 1940s decade ran from 1940 to 1949 Events and trends The 1940s was a period between the radical 1930s and the conservative 1950s which also leads the period to be The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 1970s . This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. 1980s …
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| Art . The 21st century is the current century of the Christian Era or Common Era in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. List of years in Art Events Andre Breton asks Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, Enrique Tábara, and Eugenio Granell to represent Archaeology . The year 1959 in Archaeology involved some significant events Architecture . The year 1959 in architecture involved some significant events Literature . The year 1959 in literature involved some significant events and new books Music . Events 1959 (date unknown Jimi Hendrix buys first Electric guitar: a White Single pickup Supro Ozark 1560 S. Science +... |
The year 1959 in television involved some significant events. The year 1959 in Science and Technology involved some significant events listed below Below is a list of television-related events in 1959. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
For the American TV schedule, see: 1959-60 American network television schedule. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
Events
- January 15 - Tyne Tees Television, the ITV franchise for North East England, goes on air. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Tyne Tees Television is the ITV television contractor for North East England. Independent Television (generally known as ITV) is a public service network of British commercial television broadcasters set up under the Independent North-East England is one of the nine official Regions of England and comprises the combined area of Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear
- July 24 - The Kitchen Debate takes place in Moscow, captured on color videotape. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. The Kitchen Debate was an impromptu debate (through interpreters between then U Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of Videotape is a means of recording images and sound onto Magnetic tape as opposed to movie film.
- October 27 - Anglia Television, the ITV franchise for Eastern England, goes on air. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. } Anglia Television is the ITV station for the East of England which has been broadcasting since 27 October 1959. The East of England is one of the nine official Regions of England.
- October 31 - Ulster Television, the ITV franchise for Northern Ireland, goes on air. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse For other uses of the UTV acronym see UTV (disambiguation UTV (formerly Ulster Television) is a Television channel based Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of
Debuts
- January 9 - Rawhide, CBS (1959-1966)
- September 12 - Bonanza premieres on NBC, the first weekly television series broadcast completely in color (1959-1973). Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Rawhide was a television western series that aired on the US network CBS from 1959 to 1966. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. The year 1966 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1966. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Bonanza is an American television series that ran on NBC from September 12 1959 to January 16 1973 The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar.
- October 2 - Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone debuts on CBS (1959-1964, 1985-1988, 2002). Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Rodman Edward "Rod" Serling ( December 25, 1924 &ndash June 28, 1975) was an American Screenwriter, best known The Twilight Zone is an American Television series created by Rod Serling. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.
- October - Hawaiian Eye premieres on ABC (1959-1963). Hawaiian Eye is an American The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Face to Face debuts on BBC Television (1959-1962). Face To Face was a 35 episode BBC television series broadcast between 1959 and 1962. Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Juke Box Jury premieres on BBC Television (1959-1967, 1979, 1989-1990). Juke Box Jury was a pop themed panel show originally produced by BBC television from 1959 - 1967, the first edition having been broadcast on 1 Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar)
- Tales of the Riverbank premieres (1959-1963). Tales of the Riverbank, sometimes called Hammy Hamster, is a Canadian Children's television show starring Hammy Hamster and other animals
- The Bell Telephone Hour premieres on NBC (1959-1968). The Bell Telephone Hour, aka The Telephone Hour, was a long-run concert series which began April 29, 1940 on NBC radio Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- The Untouchables premieres on ABC (1959-1963). The Untouchables is the name of a television series that ran from 1959 to 1963 on the American Broadcasting Company.
- NBC Sunday Showcase premieres on NBC (1959-1960). NBC Sunday Showcase was a series of hour-long specials telecast in color on NBC during the 1959-60 season The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's
Television shows
- Gillette Cavalcade of Sports (1946-1960). The Gillette Cavalcade of Sports was a radio and later Television program that included a variety of sports although primarily remembered by many for its focus on Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Howdy Doody (1947-1960). Howdy Doody was a children's television program (with a decidedly frontier/western theme although other themes also colored the show Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Meet the Press (1947-present). Meet the Press is a weekly American television news/interview program produced by NBC.
- Candid Camera (1948-present). Candid Camera was a Television series created and produced by Allen Funt, which initially began on Radio as Candid Microphone Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948-1971). The Ed Sullivan Show was an American television Variety show that ran from June 20, 1948 to June 6, Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar.
- Bozo the Clown (1949-2001). Bozo the Clown is a Clown character whose widespread Franchising in early Television made him the best-known clown character in the United States
- Come Dancing (UK) (1949-1995). Come Dancing was a BBC TV Ballroom dancing competition show that ran on and off from 1949 to 1998, becoming one of television's longest-running Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995
- The Voice of Firestone (1949-1963). The Voice of Firestone was a weekly broadcast of the best in classical music performed by America's most popular classical performers
- The Jack Benny Show (1950-1965). Jack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky February 14, 1894 - December 26, 1974) was an American Comedian, vaudevillian Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar.
- Truth or Consequences (1950-1988). Truth or Consequences was an American quiz show, originally hosted on NBC Radio by Ralph Edwards (1940-57 and later on television
- What's My Line (1950-1967). What's My Line? is a weekly panel Game show which was produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman for CBS
- Love of Life (1951-1980). Love of Life is an American Soap opera which was aired on CBS from September 24, 1951 to February 1, Year 1951 ( MCMLI) was a Common year starting on Monday. Events of 1951 January Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar)
- Search for Tomorrow (1951-1986). Search for Tomorrow is a Soap opera which started airing on Monday September 3, 1951 on CBS. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951-present). Hallmark Hall of Fame is a long-running irregularly scheduled anthology program on American Television.
- American Bandstand (1952-1989). American Bandstand was a Television show that aired in various versions from 1952 to 1989 hosted from 1957 until its final season by Dick Clark Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952-1966). The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet was a long-running American Television series, airing on ABC from October 3, Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar.
- The Guiding Light (1952-present). Guiding Light (known as The Guiding Light prior to 1975 or simply GL) is an Emmy award winning American Television
- The Today Show (1952-present). Today, also referred to as The Today Show, is an American morning news and talk show airing weekday mornings on NBC.
- This Is Your Life (US) (1952-1961). This Is Your Life was a television documentary series hosted by its producer Ralph Edwards. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Panorama (UK) (1953-present). Panorama is the longest-running current affairs documentary series in the world Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- The Good Old Days (UK) (1953-1983). The Good Old Days was a popular BBC Television light entertainment programme which ran from 1953 to 1983. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar)
- Face the Nation (1954-present). Face the Nation is an American Sunday-morning political interview show which premiered on the CBS Television network on Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar)
- The Brighter Day (1954-1962). The Brighter Day was a Soap opera which aired on CBS Daytime from January 4 1954 to September 28 1962. Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- The Milton Berle Show (1954-1967). Texaco Star Theater, a comedy-variety
- The Secret Storm (1954-1974). The Secret Storm was a Soap opera which aired on CBS from February 1, 1954 to February 8, 1974. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar.
- The Tonight Show (1954-present). The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as appropriate --> The Tonight Show is a long-running
- Zoo Quest (UK) (1954-1964). Zoo Quest was a series of multi-part nature documentaries broadcast on BBC television between 1954 and 1964.
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955-1962). Alfred Hitchcock Presents is an Anthology Television series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock. Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar)
- Captain Kangaroo (1955-1984). Captain Kangaroo was a Children's television series which aired weekday mornings on the American Television network CBS from Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar)
- Cheyenne (1955-1962). Cheyenne is a western television series of 108 black-and-white episodes broadcast on ABC from 1955 to 1962.
- Dixon of Dock Green (UK) (1955-1976). Dixon of Dock Green was a popular BBC television series, which ran from 1955 to 1976 and later a radio series Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Gunsmoke (1955-1975). Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- The Lawrence Welk Show (1955-1982). The Lawrence Welk Show is a musical Variety show hosted by former Big band leader Lawrence Welk. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar)
- This Is Your Life (UK) (1955-2003). Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar.
- Armchair Theatre (UK) (1956-1968). Armchair Theatre was a British Television drama anthology series which ran on the ITV network from 1956 until 1968 in its original form Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- As the World Turns (1956-present). As the World Turns ( ATWT) is an American television Soap opera that airs each weekday on CBS.
- Hancock's Half Hour (1956-1962). Hancock's Half Hour was a ground-breaking and influential BBC Radio comedy series of the 1950s starring Tony Hancock, with Sid James
- Opportunity Knocks (UK) (1956-1978). Opportunity Knocks is a UK Television Talent show originally hosted by Hughie Green. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar)
- The Edge of Night (1956-1984). The Edge of Night (or known informally as Edge or EON by fans was a long-running American television mystery series/ Soap opera produced by Procter
- The Gale Storm Show, Oh! Susanna (1956-1960).
- The Price Is Right (1956-1965). The original version of The Price Is Right was an American television game show where the contestants won prizes by giving the closest bid to merchandise items and
- The Steve Allen Show (1956-1960). Steve Allen, born Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen ( December 26 1921 – October 30 2000) was an American
- What the Papers Say (UK) (1956-present). What The Papers Say ( 1956 – 2008) is the second longest-running programme on British Television after Panorama
- Leave It to Beaver (1957-1963). Leave It to Beaver is a 1950s and 1960s family-oriented American Television Situation comedy about an inquisitive Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar)
- The Army Game (UK) (1957-1961). The Army Game is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 1957 to 1961
- The Sky at Night (UK) (1957-present). The Sky at Night is a monthly Television programme on Astronomy produced by the BBC.
- Blue Peter (UK) (1958-present). Blue Peter is a BBC Television programme for children It is shown on CBBC, both in its BBC One programming block and on the Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- General Motors Presents (Can) (1953-1956, 1958-1961)
- Grandstand (UK) (1958-2007). General Motors Theatre (also known as CBC Theatre and General Motors Presents) was a Canadian Television anthology Grandstand was a British Television Sport programme and was one of the BBC 's longest running sports shows alongside BBC
- Peter Gunn (1958-1961). Peter Gunn is an American private eye television series which aired on the NBC and later ABC Television networks
- The Donna Reed Show (1958-1966). The Donna Reed Show is an American sitcom which aired on ABC from 1958 to 1966.
- The Huckleberry Hound Show (1958-1962). Huckleberry "Huck" Hound is a fictional cartoon character created and produced by Hanna-Barbera, and the star of the 1958 syndicated animated series
- Walt Disney Presents (1958-1961). The first incarnation of the Walt Disney anthology television series, commonly called The Wonderful World of Disney, premiered on ABC on October 27
- KPIX Dance Party (1959-1963)
Ending this year
- January 26 - The science-fiction serial Quatermass and the Pit concludes with 11 million viewers for the final episode, a recent BBC record (1958-1959). KPIX-TV (Channel 5 is the CBS Owned and operated Television station in San Francisco California. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Science fiction first appeared on Television during the Golden age of science fiction, first in Britain (UK and then in the United States Quatermass and the Pit is a British television science-fiction serial, originally transmitted by BBC Television in December
- April 24 - Your Hit Parade, which had been on the air since 1935 in its earlier radio form (1950-1959). Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Your Hit Parade was a popular American Radio and Television program sponsored by Lucky Strike cigarettes and broadcast from 1935 to 1955 on Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Dragnet (1951-1959). Dragnet, aka LA Dragnet (new title in USA is a long-running radio and television Police procedural drama about the cases of a dedicated
- Mickey Mouse Club (1955-1959).
Births
- August 16 - Laura Innes, actress. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Laura Elizabeth Innes (born August 16 1959) is a three-time Emmy Award -nominated American actress and director. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works
- October 25 - Nancy Cartwright, voice actress ("Bart Simpson"). Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Nancy Campbell Cartwright (born October 25, 1957) is an American Voice actress. Voice acting is the art of providing voices for animated characters (including those in feature films television series animated shorts and Video games) and Bartholomew J "Bart" Simpson is a character in the animated television series The Simpsons
- December 30 - Tracey Ullman, actress and comedian. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Tracey Ullman (born December 30, 1959) is a British -born naturalized U A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience primarily by making them laugh
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