The year 1982 in television involved some significant events. The year 1982 in Science and Technology involved many significant events listed below Below is a list of television-related events in 1982. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar)

For the American TV schedule, see: 1982-83 American network television schedule. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

Events

Channel 4, the UK's fourth channel, is launched in November this year.

• January 1 - Central Independent Television starts broadcasting in the English Midlands, replacing ATV. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Central Independent Television, more commonly known as Central and now legally ITV Central Ltd, is the British Independent Television contractor England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland This article is mainly about the English Midlands For other uses see Midlands (disambiguation. Associated TeleVision Limited, best known simply as ATV, was a British ITV company from 1955 until 1981 Also, TVS starts broadcasting to the South & South East of England, replacing Southern, and TSW starts broadcasting to the South West England, replacing Westward. Television South ( TVS) was the broadcasting name associated with the ITV franchise holder in the south and south east of England between Southern Television was the first ITV broadcasting licence holder for the south and south-east of England from 30 August 1958 until 1 January Television South West ( TSW) was the ITV franchise holder for the South West England region from 1 January 1982 until 31 December Westward Television was the first ITV franchise holder for the South West of England from 29 April 1961 until 31 December 1981
• January 3 - Bryant Gumbel begins his 15 year stint as co-anchor on the Today Show. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Bryant Charles Gumbel (born September 29, 1948) is an American Television personality for news and Sports programs Today, also referred to as The Today Show, is an American morning news and talk show airing weekday mornings on NBC.
• February 3 - Singer Jermaine Jackson guest-stars as Tootie gets to meet her idol on a very special The Facts of Life. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Jermaine LaJaune Jackson or Muhammad Abdul Aziz (born December 11, 1954) is an American Grammy Award -nominated Singer This is a list of characters from the NBC sitcom The Facts of Life. Very special episode is an Advertising term originally used in American Television commercials to refer to an Episode of a The Facts of Life is an American Sitcom that originally ran on the NBC television network from August 24, 1979
• February 18 - First color television broadcasts in Pakistan. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and
• March 4 - The short-lived Police Squad! airs on ABC (last episode was shown on July 8). Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Police Squad! is a Television Comedy series first broadcast in 1982. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000
• March 26 - The final episode of the soap opera Search for Tomorrow airs on CBS. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. A soap opera is an ongoing episodic work of Fiction, usually broadcast on Television or Radio. Search for Tomorrow is a Soap opera which started airing on Monday September 3, 1951 on CBS. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. NBC picks it up immediately; the first new episode of the serial airs on the network March 29. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Serials in Television and Radio are series often in a weekly Prime time slot that rely on a continuing plot that unfolds in a serial fashion Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King
• April 2 - John Chancellor signs off for the last time on the NBC Nightly News. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of John William Chancellor ( July 14, 1927 &ndash July 12, 1996) was a well-known American Journalist, who spent most of his NBC Nightly News is the flagship evening news program for NBC News and broadcasts from the GE Building, Rockefeller Center in New York City. He is replaced by the team of Roger Mudd and Tom Brokaw, which will last 17 months. Roger Mudd (born February 9, 1928, Washington DC) is an Emmy Award -winning U Thomas John "Tom" Brokaw (born February 6, 1940) is an American Television Journalist and Author, and
• April 9 - The season finale of Dallas finds J. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Dallas is a highly popular long-running American prime-time television Soap opera that originally ran from 1978 to 1991 R. Ewing's longtime enemy Cliff Barnes fighting for his life after a suicide attempt.
• May 2 - The Weather Channel launches in the US
• October 10 - Boys from the Blackstuff premieres on BBC2 (last episode was shown on November 7). Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. The Weather Channel (also TWC) is a commercially-sponsored US The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Boys from The Blackstuff is a British Television drama series of five episodes originally transmitted from October 10 to November Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat
• October 22 - Susan Stafford leaves Wheel of Fortune to work on humanitarian work. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Susan Stafford (born Susan Gail Carney in 1945 in Lynn Massachusetts) was the original hostess of the game show Wheel of Fortune Created by Merv Griffin, the daytime version of the American Game show Wheel of Fortune aired on NBC from January 6 Auditions take place for who will replace her.
• November 1 - S4C, the first Welsh language TV service is launched. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi S4C (Sianel Pedwar Cymru meaning Channel Four Wales) is a television channel in Wales Welsh ( cy Cymraeg or cy y Gymraeg, kəmˈrɑːɨɡ and {{IPA|[ə ɡəmˈrɑːɨɡ]}}, is a member of the Brythonic branch of Celtic
• November 2 - Channel 4 starts broadcasting in the UK. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Channel 4 is a public-service Television and Radio broadcaster in the United Kingdom centred around a television channel of the same name which began The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The first programme shown is the game show Countdown, which, barring the news, is the only programme from the launch night that is still running today. Countdown is a British Game show presented by Des O'Connor and Carol Vorderman, with regular lexicographer Susie Dent News is any new information or information on Current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or Word of mouth
• December 13 - Vanna White takes over hosting roles for Susan Stafford on Wheel of Fortune; a role she holds as of 2006. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Vanna White (born February 18 1957 is an American Television personality best known as puzzle-board presenter and co-host on the long-running Game show Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
• December 26 - The animated adaptation of the Raymond Briggs book The Snowman premieres on Channel 4. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Raymond Redvers Briggs (born 18 January 1934 is an English Illustrator, Cartoonist, Graphic novelist, and Author who has achieved This article is about the 1982 film For other uses see Snowman (disambiguation. Channel 4 is a public-service Television and Radio broadcaster in the United Kingdom centred around a television channel of the same name which began It has been shown every Christmas since.
• December 29 - A puzzling appearance by Nastassja Kinski on Late Night with David Letterman. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Nastassja Kinski (born Nastassja Aglaia Nakszyński, January 24, 1961 Late Night with David Letterman was a nightly hour-long comedy Talk show on NBC hosted by David Letterman. Kinski appears with an unusual hair style, which Letterman described as "looking like there was an owl perched on top of her head". Kinski seemed to be somewhat oblivious to the jokes and everything else that was going on around her. The show's second guest, comedian John Candy, came out with his hair moussed up in a pile. John Franklin Candy (October 31 1950 &ndash March 4 1994 was a Canadian Comedian and Actor.

Also in 1982

• The National Association of Broadcasters strikes down its long-standing Television Code in response to a Washington, D.C. circuit court ruling which declared parts of it unconstitutional. National Association of Broadcasters (NAB is a trade association representing the interests of for-profit over-the-air radio and television broadcasters in the United States Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D
• Surround Sound is introduced for home use by Dolby. 51, Multichannel audio, Multichannel music Surround 3D Surround 5
• Norman Lear purchases Avco Embassy Pictures and rechristens TAT Communications Company as Embassy Television. Norman Milton Lear (born July 27 1922 in New Haven Connecticut) is an American Television writer and producer who produced such popular Embassy Pictures Corporation (previously known as Avco Embassy Pictures and later Embassy Film Associates) was an independent studio and distributor responsible for Tandem Productions Inc (aka Tandem Enterprises Inc) was a film and television production company that started in 1963 by Bud Yorkin and Norman (Embassy Television is not to be confused with Avco Embassy Television.
• Mary Jo Catlett replaces Nedra Volz on Diff'rent Strokes, as the New Housekeeper, Mrs. Mary Jo Catlett (born September 2, 1938) is an American actress Nedra Volz ( June 18, 1908 &ndash January 20, 2003) was an American Actress born in Montrose, Iowa. Diff'rent Strokes is a popular American sitcom that aired on the NBC Television network from November 3, 1978 Pearl Gallagher, from 1982 until the series ending in 1986. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar)
• Future Seinfeld co-star, Julia Louis-Dreyfus joins the cast of Saturday Night Live until 1985, after becoming a regular castmember/featured player for three seasons (1982-1985). Seinfeld is an American Situation comedy, or sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5 1989 to May 14 1998 lasting nine seasons Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus (born January 13, 1961) is an American Actress and Comedienne best known for her Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City The year 1985 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1985. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar)
• First time of CCTV New Year's Gala on air, this program is before day of Chinese Lunar New Year every year, more than 800 million watching this program, only mainland of China. The CCTV New Year's Gala ( is arguably the premier mainland Chinese television event of the year Chinese New Year is the most important of the Traditional Chinese holidays.

Debuts

• January 1 - What Now premieres on TV2 in New Zealand (1982-present). What Now is a long running New Zealand children's programIt premiered in 1981. Television New Zealand (TVNZ is a state-owned television broadcasting corporation in New Zealand. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island
• January 4 - Let's Pretend premieres on ITV (1982-1988). Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. This article is on the US radio series For the UK TV series see Let's Pretend (TV series.
• January 7 - Fame, adapted from the 1980 film of the same name, premieres on NBC (1982-1987). Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Fame is an American Television series that ran from 1982 to 1987 Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar)
• January 11 - The Journal premieres on CBC (1982-1992). Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. The Journal was a popular current affairs Newsmagazine on CBC Television from 1982 to 1992 Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar)
• February 1 - Late Night with David Letterman (1982-1993) debuts on NBC after The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Late Night with David Letterman was a nightly hour-long comedy Talk show on NBC hosted by David Letterman. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was a late-night talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under the ''Tonight Show'' franchise from 1962
• February 6 - Dai Sentai Goggle V premieres on TV-Asahi (1982-1983)
• March 18 - Mahou no Princess Minky Momo premieres on TV Tokyo (1982-1983)
• March 25 - Cagney & Lacey premieres on CBS (1982-1988). Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio translated into English as Great Squadron Goggle V, is a Japanese Tokusatsu Television series Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor also known as Magical Princess Gigi or Gigi (France is the title of two different magical-girl Anime. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Cagney & Lacey is an American television series that first aired on the CBS Television network for seven seasons from March 25 1982 to Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar)
• March 29 - Capitol daytime drama premieres on CBS (1982-1987). Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Capitol is an American Soap opera which aired on the daytime schedule of CBS from March 29, 1982 to March 20
• September 1 - Timewatch (UK) premieres on BBC2 (1982-present). Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Timewatch is a long-running British television series showing documentaries on historical subjects spanning all human history
• September 20 - The $25,000 Pyramid debuts on CBS hosted by Dick Clark where 2 contestants can win $25,000 in cash (1982-1988). Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Pyramid is the collective name of a series of American television Game shows where contestants tried to guess a series of words or phrases based on descriptions CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Richard Wagstaff "Dick" Clark (born November 30, 1929) is an American Television, Radio personality, Game show host Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar)
  • Child's Play debuts on CBS with host Bill Cullen. Child's Play was an American Television Game show in which adult contestants tried to guess words based on definitions given by children CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. William Lawrence Francis "Bill" Cullen ( February 18, 1920 – July 7, 1990) was an American Radio and Television
• September 22 - Family Ties debuts on NBC (1982-1989). Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Family Ties is a Television Sitcom that aired on NBC for seven seasons from 1982 to 1989 Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar)
• September 22 - Tales of the Gold Monkey debuts on ABC (1982-1983). Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Tales of the Gold Monkey is a 1982 Television show broadcast by ABC.
• September 24 - Bring 'Em Back Alive debuts on CBS (1982-1983). Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Bring 'Em Back Alive is an Adventure television series starring Bruce Boxleitner, Cindy Morgan and Ron O'Neal.
• September 25 - Silver Spoons premieres on NBC (1982-1987). Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Silver Spoons is an American Sitcom that aired on NBC from September 25 1982 to May 11 1986 and in First-run syndication from September
• September 26 - Knight Rider premieres on NBC (1982-1986). Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Knight Rider is an American Television series that originally ran from September 26 1982 to August 8 1986 Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar)
• September 27 - Square Pegs premieres on CBS (1982-1983). Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Square Pegs was a CBS comedy television series that aired during the 1982 - 1983 season Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar)
• September 30 - Cheers debuts on Must See TV(1982-1993). Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Cheers is an American Situation comedy television series that ran eleven seasons from 1982 to 1993
• October 1 - Remington Steele premieres on NBC (1982-1987). Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Remington Steele is an American television series produced by MTM Enterprises and first broadcast on the NBC network from 1982
• October 19 - St. Elsewhere premieres on NBC (1982-1988). Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. St Elsewhere is a US Drama series that originally ran on NBC from October 26, 1982 to May 25, 1988.
• October 25 - Newhart premieres on CBS (1982-1990). Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Newhart is a Television Situation comedy starring Comedian Bob Newhart and actress Mary Frann as an author and his Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar)
• November 2 - Countdown (1982-), Brookside (1982-2003), Channel 4 News (1982-) and The Comic Strip Presents (1982-) all premiere on the opening night of Channel 4 in the UK. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Countdown is a British Game show presented by Des O'Connor and Carol Vorderman, with regular lexicographer Susie Dent Brookside, commonly referred to as "Brookie" was a Soap opera set in Liverpool, England, introduced with the then new British Channel 4 News is the news division of British TV broadcaster Channel 4. The Comic Strip is a group of British comedians known for their Television series The Comic Strip Presents
• November 5 - The Tube (UK) premieres on Channel 4 (1982-1987). Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) The Tube was an innovative United Kingdom pop/rock music television programme which ran for 5 series from November 5, 1982 until
• November 9 - The Young Ones (UK) premieres on BBC2 (1982, 1984). Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all The Young Ones was a popular British sitcom, first seen in 1982, on BBC2. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar)
• December 12 - Powerhouse debuts on PBS (1982-1983). Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Powerhouse was a United States Television series produced by the Educational Film Center at Northern Virginia ETV, and aired on
• January 12 - American Playhouse premieres on PBS (1982-1994). Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople American Playhouse is an Anthology Television series periodically broadcast by PBS.

Miniseries

• The Blue and the Gray
• The Executioner's Song
• Dramatic Adventure of Sara Dane
• Jonah
• The Phoenix
• Women of the Sun
• Once Upon a Time... Space

Television shows

1940s

• Meet the Press (1947-present). The Blue and the Gray was a 1982 TV mini-series set during the American Civil War starring John Hammond, Stacy Keach, Lloyd Bridges The Executioner's Song is a 1980 Pulitzer Prize -winning novel by Norman Mailer that depicts the events surrounding the execution of The Phoenix is a 1982 television series starring Judson Scott which was on ABC for about one month in 1982 Once Upon a TimeSpace ( Il était une fois l'Espace) was a French Animated TV series from 1982, directed by Albert Barillé 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.
• Come Dancing (UK) (1949-1995)

1950s

• Truth or Consequences (1950-1988). 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 Truth or Consequences was an American quiz show, originally hosted on NBC Radio by Ralph Edwards (1940-57 and later on television Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
• Search for Tomorrow (1951-1986). Year 1951 ( MCMLI) was a Common year starting on Monday. Events of 1951 January
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962-1992). The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was a late-night talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under the ''Tonight Show'' franchise from 1962 Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 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 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 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.
• As the World Turns (1956-present). As the World Turns ( ATWT) is an American television Soap opera that airs each weekday on CBS. Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 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
• What the Papers Say (UK) (1956-present). What The Papers Say ( 1956 – 2008) is the second longest-running programme on British Television after Panorama
• The Sky at Night (UK) (1957-present). The Sky at Night is a monthly Television programme on Astronomy produced by the BBC. Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar)
• 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)

1960s

• Coronation Street (UK) (1960-present). Grandstand was a British Television Sport programme and was one of the BBC 's longest running sports shows alongside BBC Coronation Street (commonly known as 'Corrie' is an award-winning Soap opera created by Tony Warren Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
• Four Corners (Australia) (1961-present). 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. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
• 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 Late Late Show (Ireland) (1962-present). The Late Late Show is the world's longest-running Chat show and officially the flagship television programme of Irish broadcasting company Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe.
• Doctor Who (UK) (1963-1989, 1996, 2005-present). Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
• General Hospital (1963-present). General Hospital (commonly abbreviated GH) is an American Soap opera broadcast on the ABC television network during the
• Another World (1964-1999). Another World is a television Soap opera that ran on the NBC network from May 4 1964 to June 25 1999. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar)
• Crossroads (UK) (1964-1988, 2001-2003). Crossroads is a British Television Soap opera set in a Motel near Birmingham, England. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar.
• Top of the Pops (UK) (1964-2006). Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, was a long-running British music chart Television programme, made and broadcast
• Days of Our Lives (1965-present). Days of Our Lives is an American Soap opera, which has aired nearly every weekday since November 8 1965 on the NBC network in the United Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar.
• World of Sport (UK) (1965-1985). World of Sport was a British Television Sport anthology programme which ran on ITV between January 2, 1965 and Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar)
• Play School (Australia) (1966-present). Play School is an Australian educational Television show for children produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Animation by Yoram Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar.
• The Money Programme (UK) (1966-present). The Money Programme is a Finance and Business affairs Television programme on BBC2.
• 60 Minutes (1968-present). Not to be confused with the BBC news magazine program Sixty Minutes (TV series. Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
• One Life to Live (1968-present). One Life to Live ( OLTL) is an American Soap opera which has been broadcast on the ABC television network since July 15 1968
• Hee Haw (1969-1993). For the EP by The Birthday Party, see Hee Haw (EP Hee Haw was a Television Variety show co-hosted Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
• Sesame Street (1969-present). Sesame Street is an American educational Children's television series and a pioneer of the contemporary educational television standard combining
• The Benny Hill Show (UK) (1969-1989)

1970s

• All My Children (1970-present). The Benny Hill Show is a British Comedy television show starring Benny Hill and various comedy character actors All My Children ( AMC) is a popular American Soap opera and drama television series that has been broadcast Monday through Friday on the ABC Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
• Monday Night Football (1970-present). Monday Night Football ( MNF) is a Live television broadcast of the National Football League.
• Play for Today (UK) (1970-1984). Play for Today was a British television anthology drama series produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC1 from 1970 to 1984
• Masterpiece Theatre (1971-present). Masterpiece (formerly known as Masterpiece Theatre) is a drama Anthology television series produced by WGBH Boston. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar.
• Old Grey Whistle Test (UK) (1971-1987). The Old Grey Whistle Test (usually abbreviated to Whistle Test or OGWT) was an influential BBC2 television music show that ran from 1971
• Soul Train (1971-present). Soul Train is a music-related syndicated television program In its 35-year history the show has primarily featured performances by Rhythm and blues, soul
• Are You Being Served? (UK) (1972-1985). Are You Being Served? was a long-running British sitcom broadcast from 1972 to 1985 Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
• Emmerdale Farm (UK) (1972-present). Emmerdale, known as Emmerdale Farm until 1989 is a British Soap opera that has aired on ITV since 1972
• Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972-1984). Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids is an animated series created produced and hosted (in Live action bookends by comedian Bill Cosby, who also
• John Craven's Newsround (UK) (1972-present). Newsround (originally called John Craven's Newsround, before the departure of Craven is a BBC children's News programme which has
• M*A*S*H (1972-1983). M*A*S*H was a Medical drama / Black comedy produced by 20th Television Fox for CBS.
• The Price Is Right (1972-present). Widely Known Facts The Price Is Right is an American Television Game show that is currently owned by the FremantleMedia
• Last of the Summer Wine (UK) (1973-present). Last of the Summer Wine is a British sitcom written by Roy Clarke that is broadcast on BBC One. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar.
• Match Game (1962-1969, 1973-1984, 1990-1991, 1998-1999). Match Game also called The Match Game was an American Television Game show that celebrities and contestants answering Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar)
• Schoolhouse Rock! (1973-1986). Schoolhouse Rock! is a series of animated musical educational short films that aired during Saturday morning children's programming on U
• Superstars (UK) (1973-1985, 2003-2005). Superstars is an all-around sports competition that pits elite athletes from different sports against one another in a
• The Young and the Restless (1973-present). The Young and the Restless is a 39 time Emmy Award winning American Television Soap opera, first broadcast on CBS on March 26
• Countdown (Australia) (1974-1987). Countdown was a long-running popular weekly Australian music Television show broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation from late Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar.
• Derrick (1974-1998). Derrick is a German TV series produced by Telenova Film- und Fernsehproduktion in association with ZDF, ORF and SRG
• Happy Days (1974-1984). Happy Days is an American Television sitcom that originally aired from 1974 to 1984 on ABC.
• Little House on the Prairie (1974-1983). Little House on the Prairie is an American one-hour dramatic Television program that aired on the NBC network from September 11 1974 to
• The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast (1974-1984).
• Wish You Were Here...? (UK) (1974-present). Wish You Were Here? was a British Television show that was first broadcast in 1974 on ITV.
• Arena (UK) (1975-present). Arena is a British Television documentary series made and broadcast by the BBC. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
• Good Morning America (1975-present). Good Morning America ( GMA) is a morning news show that is broadcast on the ABC television network debuting on November
• Jim'll Fix It (UK) (1975-1994). Jim'll Fix It was a long running British television show broadcast by the BBC. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar)
• One Day at a Time (1975-1984). For the song of the same name see One Day at a Time (song One Day at a Time was a long-running American Situation
• Ryan's Hope (1975-1989). This page is about the television program For the rock band of the same name see Ryan's Hope (band.
• Saturday Night Live (1975-present). Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City
• The Don Lane Show (Australia) (1975-1983). Don Lane (born 13 November 1933 as Morton Donald Isaacson) is an American -born Australian Entertainer, Talk show
• the fifth estate (Canada) (1975-present). the fifth estate is a Canadian television Newsmagazine, which airs on the English language Television network of the Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page
• The Jeffersons (1975-1985).
• Wheel of Fortune (1975-present).
• Alice (1976-1985). Alice was an American Television sitcom series which ran from August 31 1976 to July 2 1985 on CBS. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
• Family Feud (1976-1985, 1988-1995, 1999-present). Family Feud is a popular Television Game show that pits two families against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to a survey-type
• Laverne & Shirley (1976-1983). Laverne & Shirley was a popular American television Situation comedy that ran on ABC from 1976 to 1983
• Quincy, M.E. (1976-1983). Quincy ME (or simply Quincy) is the name of a United States Television series from Universal Studios that aired from October
• Second City Television (SCTV) (Canada) (1976-1984). Second City Television (SCTV was a Canadian television Sketch comedy show offshoot from Toronto's The Second City troupe that ran between
• The P.T.L. Club (1976-1987). PTL (stands for "Praise The Lord" or "People that Love" was the flagship program of the PTL Satellite Network of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker
• CHiPs (1977-1983). CHiPs is an American Television Drama series produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (licensee by Turner Entertainment) Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays
• Fantasy Island (1977-1984). This article is about the television series For the Amusement park, see Martin's Fantasy Island or Fantasy Island UK
• The Love Boat (1977-1986). The Love Boat (simply Love Boat in its final season is an American Television series set on a Cruise ship, which
• Three's Company (1977-1984). Three's Company is an American Sitcom that aired from 1977 to 1984 on ABC.
• 20/20 (1978-present). 20/20 is an American television Newsmagazine broadcast on ABC since June 6, 1978. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar)
• 3-2-1 (UK) (1978-1987). 3-2-1 was a Game show, made by Yorkshire Television for ITV & ran 10 years between 29 July 1978 and 24 December 1988 and originally hosted by
• Battle of the Planets (1978-1985). Battle of the Planets ( 1978) is the American dub of the 1972 TV anime known as Kagaku ninja tai Gatchaman.
• Dallas (1978-1991).
• Diff'rent Strokes (1978-1986). Diff'rent Strokes is a popular American sitcom that aired on the NBC Television network from November 3, 1978
• Grange Hill (UK) (1978-present). Grange Hill is a British
• Taxi (1978-1983). Taxi is an American sitcom that originally aired from 1978 to 1982 on ABC, and from 1982 to 1983 on NBC.
• Archie Bunker's Place (1979-1983). All in the Family is an American Situation comedy that was originally broadcast on the CBS television network from January 12 1971 to April Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar)
• Benson (1979-1986). Benson is an American television sitcom which aired from September 13, 1979 to April 19, 1986 on ABC
• Knots Landing (1979-1993). Knots Landing is a Primetime Television Soap opera that aired for 14 seasons from December 27 1979 to May 13
• Real People (1979-1984). Real People was an NBC Reality television series that aired from 1979 to 1984, on Wednesday and then Sunday nights
• Tales of the Unexpected (UK) (1979-1985, 1987-1988). Tales Of The Unexpected is a British Television series that originally aired between 1979 and 1988, made by Anglia Television
• The Dukes of Hazzard (1979-1985). The Dukes of Hazzard is an American Television series that originally aired on the CBS television network from 1979 to 1985.
• The Facts of Life (1979-1988). The Facts of Life is an American Sitcom that originally ran on the NBC television network from August 24, 1979
• Trapper John, M.D. (1979-1986). Trapper John MD is an American television Medical drama and Spin-off of the film ''MASH'', and ran on CBS from
• You Can't Do That on Television (Canada) (1979-1990). You Can't Do That on Television ( YCDTOTV) was a Canadian children's Television program, created by Roger Price and
• Antiques Roadshow (UK) (1979-present). Antiques Roadshow is a British Human interest Television show in which Antiques appraisers travel to various regions of
• Nightline (1979-present).
• This Old House (1979-present)

1980s

• It's a Living (1980-1982, 1985-1989). This Old House is an American Home improvement Magazine and Television series which is aired on the American public It's a Living is an American sitcom which aired on ABC from 1980 to 1982.
• Kingswood Country (Australia) (1980-1984). Kingswood Country was an Australian Sitcom that screened from 1980 to 1984 on the Seven Network.
• Magnum, P.I. (1980-1988). Magnum PI is an American Television show starring Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum, a fictional Private investigator
• Solid Gold (1980-1988). Solid Gold is an American syndicated Television series which aired from 1980 to 1988 usually on Saturday in the early evening time slot
• That's Incredible! (1980-1984). That's Incredible! was a Reality television show that ran on the ABC television network from 1980 to 1984.
• The Other 'Arf (UK) (1980-1984). The Other 'Arf was a British television Situation comedy series that ran from 1980 - 1984
• Too Close for Comfort (1980-1986). Too Close for Comfort is an American Television Sitcom which ran on the ABC network and in syndication from 1980 to 1985
• Dynasty (1981-1989). Dynasty is an American Prime time television Soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12 1981 to Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981
• Entertainment Tonight (1981-present). Entertainment Tonight is a daily Television entertainment news show that is syndicated by CBS Television Distribution throughout the United
• Falcon Crest (1981-1990). Falcon Crest is an American primetime television Soap opera which aired on the CBS network for nine seasons from December 4
• Gimme a Break! (1981-1987). Gimme a Break! is an American Sitcom which aired on NBC from October 29, 1981 until May 12, 1987
• Hill Street Blues (1981-1987). Hill Street Blues is a serial Police drama that was first aired on NBC in 1981 and ran for 146 episodes on primetime into 1987
• Only Fools and Horses (UK) (1981-1983, 1985-1993, 1996-1997, 2001-2003). Only Fools and Horses is a British Television sitcom, created and written by John Sullivan, and made and broadcast by the BBC Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar
• SCTV Network 90 (US) (1981-1983).
• Simon & Simon (1981-1988). Simon & Simon is a 1980s detective series starring Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker.
• T.J. Hooker (1982-1986). T J Hooker is a weekly American police drama Television program starring William Shatner.
• Knight Rider (1982-1986). Knight Rider is an American Television series that originally ran from September 26 1982 to August 8 1986
• The Fall Guy (1981-1986). The Fall Guy is an American Television program produced for ABC and originally broadcast from 1981 to 1986.
• Today's Special (Canada) (1981-1987). Today's Special is a children's Television show produced by Clive VanderBurgh at TVOntario from 1982 to 1987.
• Walt Disney (1981-1983). The first incarnation of the Walt Disney anthology television series, commonly called The Wonderful World of Disney, premiered on ABC on October 27
• Tattletales (1974-1978, 1982-1984). Tattletales was a Game show which first aired on the CBS daytime schedule on February 18, 1974.

Ending this year

• January 29 - Late Night with Tom Snyder (1973-1982). Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Tomorrow (also known as The Tomorrow Show and after 1980, Tomorrow Coast to Coast) was an American
• February 24 - The Lawrence Welk Show (1955-1982). Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the The Lawrence Welk Show is a musical Variety show hosted by former Big band leader Lawrence Welk.
• March 1 - In Search of... (1977-1982). Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant In Search of. is a TV documentary series that was broadcast weekly from 1976 to 1982
• March 22 - Mr. Merlin (1981-1982). Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Mr Merlin was a 1981 – 82 Sitcom starring Barnard Hughes as Merlin the wizard disguised as Max Merlin a mechanic in modern-day
• March 27 - Multi-Coloured Swap Shop (UK) (1976-1982). Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, more commonly known simply as Swap Shop, was a UK children's television programme
• April 3 - Tiswas (UK) (1974-1982). Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Tiswas was a Saturday morning children's British TV show which ran from 5 January 1974 to 3 April 1982
• April 21 - WKRP in Cincinnati (1978-1982). Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) WKRP in Cincinnati ( 1978 &ndash 1982) is an American Situation comedy that featured the misadventures of the staff of a struggling
• April 23 -
  • Blockbusters (1980-82, 1987)
  • Fridays (1980-1982). Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Blockbusters was an American game show which had two separate runs in the 1980s Fridays is the name of ABC 's weekly late-night live comedy show which aired on Friday nights from April 11, 1980 to April 23
• May 20 - Barney Miller (1975-1982). Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Barney Miller is a comedy Television series set in a New York City police station in Greenwich Village that ran from
• May 27 -
  • Mork and Mindy (1978-1982). Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Mork & Mindy is an American Sci-fi -based Sitcom broadcast from 1978 until 1982 on ABC.
  • Bosom Buddies (1980-1982). Bosom Buddies is an American sitcom starring Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari created by Robert L
• September 4 - Tom and Jerry (1965-1972, 1975-1977, 1980-1982). Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Tom and Jerry is a series of theatrical Short subjects (cartoons created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
• September 10 - Match Game (1962-69); (1973-82); (1983-84); (1990-91); (1998-99)
• September 13 - Lou Grant (1977-1982). Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Match Game also called The Match Game was an American Television Game show that celebrities and contestants answering Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Lou Grant is an American television drama series starring Ed Asner as a newspaper editor
• December 31 -
  • The Doctors (1963-1982). Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. The Doctors was a Soap opera which aired on NBC from April 1 1963 to December 31 1982
  • Texas (1980-1982). Texas (sometimes called Another World in Texas and later Texas The New Generation) was a daytime Soap opera which aired on NBC from

Changes of network affiliation

• Search for Tomorrow moves from CBS to NBC; in the final CBS episode, Travis and Liza's boat blows up in a fiery explosion off the coast of St. Kitts and Nevis. The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis (also known as the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis) located in the Leeward Islands, is a federal two-island At the end of the episode, viewers are told to "Follow the Search" to another network. NBC is never mentioned in the promos.

Births

• January 1 - Natalie Denning, British model
• January 3 - Amanda Robbins, British model
• January 19 - Jodie Sweetin, US actress (Full House). New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Natalie Denning (born 1983 in Worcester) is an English glamour model Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Jodie Lee Ann Sweetin (born January 19, 1982) is an American actress known for her role as Stephanie Tanner on the television sitcom An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Full House is an American Television sitcom that originally ran from September 22 1987 to May 23 1995 on ABC.
• March 3 - Jessica Biel, US actress. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Jessica Claire Biel (born March 3, 1982) is an American actress and former model, who has appeared in several Hollywood
• March 11 - Thora Birch, US actress. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Thora Birch (born March 11, 1982) is an American actress. She was a leading child actor in the 1990s starring in movies such as
• July 17 - Brooke Kinsella, UK actress. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Brooke Kinsella (born 17 July 1983) is an English actress and novelist
• September 3 - Fearne Cotton, British television presenter
• September 30 - Lacey Chabert, US actress, voice actor (Party of Five, The Wild Thornberrys, Mean Girls). Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Fearne Cotton (born 3 September 1981 is an English Presenter known for presenting a number of popular TV programmes such as Top of the Pops Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Lacey Nicole Chabert (born September 30, 1982) is an American Film, Voice and Television Actress best known Party of Five is an American Drama Television series that aired on FOX for six seasons from September 12 1994 The Wild Thornberrys is an American Animated television series that aired on Nickelodeon from 1998 to 2004 Mean Girls is a 2004 American teen Comedy film, directed by Mark Waters and starring Lindsay Lohan
• October 15 - Toran Caudell, voice actor ("Arnold" from Hey Arnold! in 1996-1997 and "Wolfgang" in 1997). Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Toran Caudell (born 15 October 1982) is an Actor, Voice actor, and Musician from the United States. Voice acting is the art of providing voices for animated characters (including those in feature films television series animated shorts and Video games) and Hey Arnold! is an American Animated television series that aired from October 7, 1996 until June 8, 2004 on
• December 17 - Leander Suleiman, US actress. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila

Deaths

• January 1 - Victor Buono, 43, actor. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Charles Victor Buono ( February 3, 1938 - January 1, 1982) was an Academy Award - and Golden Globe-nominated American
• January 5 - Hans Conried, 64, actor. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Hans Conried ( April 15, 1917 – January 5, 1982) was a comic Character actor and Voice actor.
• January 10 - Paul Lynde, 55, actor and comedian known for his work on Bewitched and Hollywood Squares. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Paul Edward Lynde ( June 13 1927 &ndash January 10 1982) was an American Comedian and Actor. Bewitched is an American Situation comedy originally broadcast for eight seasons on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The Hollywood Squares was an American Television comedy and Game show in which two contestants play Tic-tac-toe to win money
• January 18 - Trent Lehman, a former child actor on Nanny and the Professor, suicide. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Nanny And The Professor is a US fantasy Situation comedy created by AJ Carothers and produced by 20th Century Fox Television
• March 5 - John Belushi, 33, actor, best known for Saturday Night Live
• May 15 - Hugh Beaumont, 73, actor (Ward Cleaver) on Leave It to Beaver. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a John Adam Belushi ( January 24, 1949 – March 5, 1982) was an American Comedian, Actor and Musician Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Eugene Hugh Beaumont ( February 16, 1909 — May 14, 1982) was an American Actor and Television director Leave It to Beaver is a 1950s and 1960s family-oriented American Television Situation comedy about an inquisitive
• July 21 - Dave Garroway, 69, journalist, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World David Cunningham Garroway ( July 13, 1913 – July 21, 1982) was the founding host of NBC 's Today
• December 6 - Will Lee, 74, actor who played Mr. Hooper on Sesame Street. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Will Lee ( August 6, 1908 – December 7, 1982) was an American actor who was known to many for playing the store proprietor Mr Harold Hooper (known almost universally as just Mr Hooper) was a character on Sesame Street, played by Will Lee, who was the original proprietor
• December 23 - Jack Webb, 62, actor, producer, best known for playing Sgt. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city John Randolph "Jack" Webb ( April 2 1920 &ndash December 23 1982) was an Emmy -nominated American Actor Joe Friday on Dragnet. Dragnet, aka LA Dragnet (new title in USA is a long-running radio and television Police procedural drama about the cases of a dedicated