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… 1958 . The year 1971 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1971. 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 1963 in radio involved some significant events Events American automobile companies — including General Motors, Chrysler The year 1964 in radio involved some significant events Events Debuts 28 March - Radio Caroline – a Pirate radio 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 The year 1963 in film involved some significant events Events January 28 - Filming begins on Dr The year 1964 in film involved some significant events Events January 29 - The film Dr This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 1959 . The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 1960 - 1961 - 1962 . Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 1963 . Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 1964 … … 1930s . Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 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 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 . 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 1950s -1960s- 1970s . 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 This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. 1980s . The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. 1990s … … 19th century . The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 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 pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar 20th century . The twentieth century of the Common Era began on 21st century … |
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The year 1961 in television involved some significant events. The year 1961 in Science and Technology involved some significant events listed below Below is a list of television-related events in 1961. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
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Events
- January 20 - John F. Kennedy is the first U. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of S. president to be sworn in, in a color telecast. NBC covers the inauguration in color. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's
- February 19 - CFTM-TV, future flagship of Quebec's TVA network, opens in Montreal. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum CFTM channel 10 is the flagship of the TVA Television network, located in Montreal Quebec.
- April 29 - Westward Television, the first ITV franchise for South West England, goes on air. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Westward Television was the first ITV franchise holder for the South West of England from 29 April 1961 until 31 December 1981 Independent Television (generally known as ITV) is a public service network of British commercial television broadcasters set up under the Independent South West England is one of the Regions of England. It is the largest such region in terms of area and extends from Gloucestershire and Wiltshire to
- July 1 - The soap opera The Brighter Day airs its first episode after moving taping locations from New York City to Los Angeles. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. A soap opera is an ongoing episodic work of Fiction, usually broadcast on Television or Radio. The Brighter Day was a Soap opera which aired on CBS Daytime from January 4 1954 to September 28 1962. The City of New York Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West As a result, key character Babby Dennis and her love interest are mysteriously written out of the show; the actors who played them didn't want to move. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works
- September 1 - Border Television, the ITV franchise for the English-Scottish Border and Isle of Man, goes on air. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Border Television (now legally known as ITV Border is the ITV franchisee for the border region between England and Scotland (including the south of Scotland much of Cumbria The Isle of Man (Ellan Vannin ˈɛlʲən ˈvanɪn or Mann (Mannin) is a self-governing Crown dependency, located in the Irish Sea at the geographical
- September 30 - Grampian Television, the ITV franchise for North East Scotland, goes on air. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Grampian Television (now legally known as STV North Ltd and referred to on-air as STV) is the ITV franchisee for the North of Scotland based Constituencies and local government areas In terms of first past the post constituencies the region covers Election results 2007 Scottish Parliament
- September - NBC begins its long-running NBC Saturday Night at the Movies series with an airing of the 1953 Marilyn Monroe picture How to Marry a Millionaire. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's NBC Saturday Night at the Movies, was the first continuing weekly prime time network series to show relatively recent feature films from major studios in color Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson, June 1 1926 &ndash August 5 1962 baptized Norma How to Marry a Millionaire is a 1953 Romantic comedy film made by 20th Century Fox, directed by Jean Negulesco and produced and written
- 1 October - CTV is launched in Canada, the first privately owned network in the country. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. CTV is a Canadian English language Television network. It is Canada's largest privately owned network the main television asset of CTVglobemedia
- November 4 - RAI's second television channel (now called Rai Due) first airs to 52% of the available households in Italy. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana, known until 1954 as Radio Audizioni Italiane, is the Italian public service broadcaster, and is considered Rai Due is one of the three main Television channels broadcast by Italian public television company RAI alongside with Rai Uno and Rai Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest
- December 31 - RTÉ starts television broadcasts, bringing television to the Republic of Ireland for the first time. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe.
- January 25 - John F. Kennedy holds the first live televised Presidential press conference. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by
- Danger Man (UK) (1960-1961, 1964-1966) is cancelled due to lack of interest from Australian broadcasters. This article is about 1960s TV series aka "Secret Agent" also see 1990s TV series Secret Agent Man. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. The series would be revived and revamped in 1964.
- May 9 - Newton Minow uncovers a "vast wasteland". Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Newton Norman Minow (born January 17, 1926) is an American Attorney and former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
- May 29 - Dave Garroway announces his decision to leave the Today show. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the David Cunningham Garroway ( July 13, 1913 – July 21, 1982) was the founding host of NBC 's Today
- November 19 - Lucille Ball marries Gary Morton. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Lucille Ball (August 6 1911 – April 26 1989 was an American comedienne, film television stage and radio Actress, model, film Gary Morton ( December 19, 1924 – March 30, 1999) was the second husband of Lucille Ball.
- WBNB brings television to the Virgin Islands for the first time. WBNB-TV is the former CBS affiliate for the US Virgin Islands, broadcasting from a 316 kW transmitter in Charlotte Amalie, on the island of See also Culture of the Virgin Islands Music of the Virgin Islands Virgin Islands Creole (It will be destroyed by Hurricane Hugo in 1989. )
Debuts
- January 7 - The Avengers premieres on ITV (1961-1969). Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental The Avengers was a British Television series featuring Secret agents in 1960s Britain. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- April 29 ABC's Wide World of Sports debuts (1961-2006). Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. ABC's Wide World of Sports was a long-running Sports Anthology show on American Television that ran as a series from 1961 to 1998
- August 19 - Four Corners, Australia's first current affairs program, premieres (1961-present). Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Four Corners is Australia 's longest-running Investigative journalism / current affairs Television program For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.
- September 23 - The Stairlit Starways premieres (1961-1968). Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- October 2 - Ben Casey premieres on ABC (1961-1966). Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Ben Casey is a Medical Drama series which ran on ABC from 1961 to 1966. Password debuts on CBS (1961-1967). For other uses see Password and Password (disambiguation. Password is an American television Game show Robert Young's short-lived second series, Window on Main Street debuts on CBS (1961-1962). Robert George Young ( February 22 1907 - July 21 1998) was an American Actor, best known for his leading roles of Jim Anderson Window on Main Street is a largely-forgotten Nostalgic Sitcom - Drama series starring Robert Young, which aired on
- October 3 - The Dick Van Dyke Show premieres on CBS (1961-1966). Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's The Dick Van Dyke Show is an American television Situation comedy which initially aired on CBS from October 3, 1961 to
- October - Songs of Praise debuts on BBC (1961-present). Songs of Praise is a BBC television programme based around traditional Christian Hymns With an average of nearly 3 million viewers weekly it
- CTV National News premieres (1961-present). CTV National News is CTV 's flagship newscast which airs at 1100pm local time on the CTV stations across Canada, and live at 1000pm ET with repeats
- It's Academic (1961-present). It's Academic is a televised academic quiz competition for high school students currently airing on three NBC affiliates in Washington D
- The Mike Douglas Show premieres (1961-1981). The Mike Douglas Show was an American daytime Television Talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that ran from 1961 to 1982 Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981
- Mister Ed debuts (1961-1966). Mister Ed is an American television Situation comedy that first aired in syndication on January 5, 1961 to July 2,
- Reach for the Top premieres on CBC (1961-1984). Reach for the Top is a Canadian Game show in which teams of High school students participate in local provincial and eventually national
Television shows
1940s
- Meet the Press (1947-present). Meet the Press is a weekly American television news/interview program produced by NBC. Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- 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-present). Bozo the Clown is a Clown character whose widespread Franchising in early Television made him the best-known clown character in the United States Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- 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 Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
1950s
- 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 Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar)
- 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 Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar.
- 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. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 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,
- 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.
- 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). 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). This Is Your Life was a television documentary series hosted by its producer Ralph Edwards. 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 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
- 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 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.
- Grandstand (UK) (1958-2007). Grandstand was a British Television Sport programme and was one of the BBC 's longest running sports shows alongside BBC
- 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) ends on September 17 to resume on September 24 on NBC as Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (1961-1969). The first incarnation of the Walt Disney anthology television series, commonly called The Wonderful World of Disney, premiered on ABC on October 27 Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina.
- Bonanza (1959-1973). Bonanza is an American television series that ran on NBC from September 12 1959 to January 16 1973 The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar.
- Hawaiian Eye (1959-1963). Hawaiian Eye is an American
- Juke Box Jury (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 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)
- The Bell Telephone Hour (1959-1968)
- The Twilight Zone (1959-1964, 1985-1988, 2002). The Bell Telephone Hour, aka The Telephone Hour, was a long-run concert series which began April 29, 1940 on NBC radio The Twilight Zone is an American Television series created by Rod Serling. 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.
1960s
- Bringing Up Buddy, 1960-1961
- Coronation Street (UK) (1960-present). Bringing Up Buddy is a 39-episode Situation comedy Television series which aired on CBS during the 1960–1961 season Coronation Street (commonly known as 'Corrie' is an award-winning Soap opera created by Tony Warren
- Danger Man (UK) (1960-1961, 1964-1966).
- Margie, 1961-1962. Margie is a Situation comedy starring Cynthia Pepper that was broadcast on ABC from September 1, 1961 to April 12
- My Three Sons (1960-1972). My Three Sons is a Situation comedy about a Scots/Irish-American family (Douglas/ O'Casey that ran from September 29, 1960, to August Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960-1968). The Andy Griffith Show is an American sitcom first televised by CBS between October 3 1960 and April 1
- The Flintstones (1960-1966). The Flintstones is an animated American television sitcom that ran from 1960 to 1966 on ABC.
- Window on Main Street (1961-1962). Window on Main Street is a largely-forgotten Nostalgic Sitcom - Drama series starring Robert Young, which aired on
Ending this year
- September - Peter Gunn (1958-1961). Peter Gunn is an American private eye television series which aired on the NBC and later ABC Television networks
- The Army Game (UK) (1957-1961). The Army Game is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 1957 to 1961 Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar)
- General Motors Presents (Can) (1953-1956, 1958-1961)
- This Is Your Life (US) (1952-1961). General Motors Theatre (also known as CBC Theatre and General Motors Presents) was a Canadian Television anthology
Changes of network affiliation
- Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color moves from ABC to NBC to take advantage of the latter network's color broadcasting abilities. The first incarnation of the Walt Disney anthology television series, commonly called The Wonderful World of Disney, premiered on ABC on October 27 The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network.
Births
- January 3 - Judy Flynn, actress. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon.
- January 13 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, actress
- January 19 - Paul McCrane, actor. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus (born January 13, 1961) is an American Actress and Comedienne best known for her Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Paul David McCrane (born January 19, 1961) is a Grammy Award -nominated American movie, Television and Theatre
- February 2 - Lauren Lane, actress
- February 5 - Tim Meadows, actor. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Lauren Lane (born February 2, 1961) is a Television and stage Actress, best known for her portrayal of C Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Tim Meadows (born February 5 1961) is an American Actor and Comedian.
- February 21 - Christopher Atkins, actor. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Christopher Atkins (born Christopher Atkins Bomann on February 21, 1961) is a Golden Globe -nominated American Actor
- February 23 - Trent Lehman, actor (d. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable 1982)
- March 3 - Mary Page Keller, actress. The year 1982 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1982. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Mary Page Keller (born March 3, 1961) is an American actress known for roles on both daytime and primetime television
- March 4 - Steven Weber, actor. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Steven Weber may refer to Steven Weber (actor, American actor Steven Weber (professor, professor at the University of California
- March 8 - Camryn Manheim, actress. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Camryn Manheim (born March 8, 1961) is an American Emmy Award - and Golden Globe Award -winning Actress known primarily
- March 17 - Casey Siemaszko, actor. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Casey Siemaszko (born Kazimierz Siemaszko; March 17, 1961) is an American Actor.
- March 18 - Geoffrey Owens, actor. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Geoffrey Owens (born March 18, 1961 in Brooklyn New York) is an African American Actor.
- April 3 - Eddie Murphy, actor, comedian. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Edward Regan "Eddie" Murphy (born April 3 1961 is an Academy Award -nominated Golden Globe - Screen Actors Guild Award -winning American
- April 6 - Gene Eugene Andrusco, actor, lead singer of Adam Again
- April 10 - Brian Morrison, actor. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Gene "Eugene" Andrusco ( April 6, 1961 – March 20, 2000) was a Canadian born Actor, Record producer Adam Again was a rock band led by Vocalist Gene Eugene, with Riki Michele on vocals Paul Valadez on bass, Jon Knox Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama
- April 18 - Jane Leeves, actress. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Jane Leeves (born April 18, 1961) is a Screen Actors Guild Award winning English actress best known for her work as Daphne Moon
- April 21 - Nicholas Lyndhurst, actor
- April 23 - George Lopez, comedian. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Nicholas Lyndhurst (born 20 April 1961 is an English Actor best known for his roles as Rodney Trotter in Only Fools and Horses and Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at George Lopez (born April 23, 1961) is a Mexican American Comedian and Actor.
- May 6 - George Clooney, actor. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. George Timothy Clooney (born May 6 1961 is an Academy Award - and Golden Globe award-winning American actor director, producer,
- May 12 - Lar Park Lincoln, actress
- May 30 - Ralph Carter, actor. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Lar Park Lincoln (born May 12, 1961) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles in the 1987 film House II The Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Ralph Carter (born May 30, 1961 in New York New York) is an American actor
- May 31 - Lea Thompson, actress. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Lea Katherine Thompson (born May 31 1961 is a People's Choice Award winning American actress and director.
- June 9 - Michael J. Fox, actor
- June 25 - Ricky Gervais, actor, comedian. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Michael J Fox (born Michael Andrew Fox; June 9 1961 is a Canadian / American Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Ricky Dene Gervais (dʒɜːˈveɪz born 25 June 1961 is an English Actor, Comedian, Writer, director, Producer and former
- June 29 - Sharon Lawrence, actress. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Sharon Elizabeth Lawrence (born June 29, 1961) is an American television actress.
- July 23 - Woody Harrelson, actor. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Woodrow Tracy "Woody" Harrelson (born July 23 1961) is an American Emmy Award -winning and Academy Award -nominated
- July 27 - Gabrielle Glaister, actress
- August 4 - Lauren Tom, actress. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Gabrielle Glaister (born 27 July 1960, Moreton-in-Marsh, Cotswolds, England) is an English actress. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Lauren Tom (born August 4, 1961) is an American actress. Biography Early life Tom a Chinese American,
- August 13 - Dawnn Lewis, actress. Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Dawnn Lewis (born August 13 1961) is an American Actress and Singer, perhaps best known for her roles on sitcoms such as
- August 14 - Susan Olsen, actress. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Susan Marie Olsen (born August 14, 1961) is an American Television actress.
- September 22 - Scott Baio, actor. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Scott Vincent James Baio (born September 22, 1961) is an American Actor, best known for his work on the Sitcoms Happy Days
- September 23 - Chi McBride, actor. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Kenneth "Chi" McBride (pronounced "shy" born September 23, 1961) is an American Actor.
- September 25 - Heather Locklear, actor. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Heather Deen Locklear (born September 25, 1961) is a six time- Golden Globe -nominated American actress.
- September 30 - Crystal Bernard, actress. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Crystal Bernard (born September 30, 1961) is an American actress and singer most widely known for her seven-year-long role on the situation
- October 4 - David W. Harper, actor. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas David W Harper (born October 4 1961, in Abilene, Texas) is an American Actor.
- November 3 - Kari Michaelsen, actress
- November 4 - Jeff Probst, emcee. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Kari Michaelsen (born Kari Markusen on November 3, 1961 in New York City) is an American actress, best known for her role Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Probst (born November 4 1961 is an Emmy Award -winning American Game show host, Executive producer and a
- December 30 - Sean Hannity, talk show host. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Sean Hannity (born December 30 1961 is an American radio and television host, conservative Political commentator, and
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