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… 1981 . This page indexes the individual year in Television The table of years in television is a tabular display of all years in Television, to provide an overview and quick navigation to any year The year 1981 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1981. 1982 . The year 1982 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1982. 1983 . The year 1983 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1983. 1984 . The year 1984 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1984. 1985 . The year 1985 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1985. 1986 . The year 1986 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1986. 1987 …
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The year 1991 in television involved some significant events. The year 1991 in Science and Technology involved many significant events some listed below Below is a list of television-related events in 1991. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar.
For the American TV schedule, see: 1991-92 United States network television schedule.
Events
- January 14 - Wheel of Fortune moves back to NBC, before being ultimately cancelled by NBC on September 20, after a total 16 1/2 year run on daytime network television. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Created by Merv Griffin, the daytime version of the American Game show Wheel of Fortune aired on NBC from January 6 The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France.
- February 15 - The COW ident is seen for the final time on BBC1, after six years in use, and the BBC2 'TWO' ident is seen for the final time after five years in use. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor The history of BBC television idents starts in the early 1950s when idents were first used by the BBC to differentiate each of their channels and create separate Station identification (sometimes called a sounder or stinger) is the practice of any type of Radio or Television station or network
- February 16 - BBC1 and BBC2 receive new idents, both generated from laserdisc and featuring the BBC corporate logo introduced in 1986. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols The Laserdisc (LD is an obsolete Home video disc format and was the first commercial Optical disc storage medium Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) BBC1 features a '1' encased in a globe, and BBC2 features eleven idents based around a numeral '2'.
- March 3 - In Los Angeles, California, Rodney King is severely beaten by Police Officers after leading them on a high speed chase and resisting arrest. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Rodney Glen King April 9, 1965 in Fort Worth Texas) --> (born April 2, 1965 The beating is captured on video by observers and portions of the tape are aired repeatedly on television in the US.
- April 5- Katie Couric is officially designated as co-host of the Today Show after substituting since February of 1991. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Katherine Anne "Katie" Couric (born January 7, 1957) is an American Journalist who became well-known as co-host of NBC Today, also referred to as The Today Show, is an American morning news and talk show airing weekday mornings on NBC.
- July 1- Court TV launches in the United States
- August 31 - NICAM stereo sound introduced on BBC Television. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. truTV is an American Cable Television network owned by Time Warner through its subsidiary Turner Broadcasting. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne NICAM stands for Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex.
- October 14 - BBC World Service Television begins broadcasting via satellite to Asia. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
- October 16 - The ITV franchise auction results are announced and take effect starting midnight GMT on January 1, 1993. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Independent Television (generally known as ITV) is a public service network of British commercial television broadcasters set up under the Independent Independent Television (generally known as ITV) is a public service network of British commercial television broadcasters set up under the Independent Greenwich Mean Time ( GMT) is a term originally referring to mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar)
- October - Cigar and pipe tobacco adverts are banned from UK television. A cigar is a tightly rolled bundle of dried and fermented Tobacco which is ignited so that its smoke may be drawn into the smoker's mouth
- December 25 - In an unusual move, the Royal Christmas Message is integrated into the first of the day's episodes of Coronation Street on ITV. Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian The Royal Christmas Message (currently coined The Queen's Speech) is broadcast by Queen Elizabeth II to the Commonwealth at Christmas. Coronation Street (commonly known as 'Corrie' is an award-winning Soap opera created by Tony Warren Character Alf Roberts sat down in front of his television, 'watched' the speech in its entirety, and the episode resumed. Alfred Roberts OBE is a Fictional character in Coronation Street.
- Channel 5 begins broadcasting in Belize. Belize (bəˈliːz formerly British Honduras, is a country in Central America.
- The Museum of Broadcasting, now called the Museum of Television and Radio, moved into its new 17-story building, located a block from its previous location in New York City. The Paley Center for Media, formerly The Museum of Television & Radio ( MT&R) and The Museum of Broadcasting, founded in 1975 by William S The City of New York
- First television sets with built-in closed-caption display are introduced in the United States. Closed captioning is a term describing several systems developed to display text on a Television or Video screen to provide additional or interpretive
- Britney Spears appears on Star Search. Britney Jean Spears (born December 2 1981 is an American recording artist and entertainer Star Search is a Television show that was produced from 1983 to 1995 and hosted by Ed McMahon.
- Minnie Pearl makes her final appearance on Hee Haw. Minnie Pearl was the stage name of Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon ( October 25, 1912 - March 4, 1996) For the EP by The Birthday Party, see Hee Haw (EP Hee Haw was a Television Variety show co-hosted
- Jennifer Lopez joins the cast as one of the Fly Girls on In Living Color, while future Academy-Award winner Jamie Foxx and Steve Park joins the cast this season. Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July This article is about the television series For the band see Living Colour. "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. Jamie Foxx (born Eric Marlon Bishop; December 13, 1967) is an Academy Award -winning American Actor, Singer There are several well-known men named Steve Park. A Korean-American comedian Steve Park (comedian A driver on the NASCAR circuit Steve Shawn Wayans, the DJ for the show, is replaced by Twist. Shawn M Wayans (born January 19, 1971) is an American Actor and Comedian who starred in In Living Color
- September 17 - Full House drops from the ABC's TGIF lineup, and airs on Tuesday nights until its cancellation in 1995. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Full House is an American Television sitcom that originally ran from September 22 1987 to May 23 1995 on ABC. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. TGIF was the slogan of a family-friendly Prime time programming block on the ABC network The year 1995 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1995.
- February 9, 1991 - Tim Meadows joins Saturday Night Live until 2000. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Tim Meadows (born February 5 1961) is an American Actor and Comedian. Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City The year 2000 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 2000.
- March 16, 1991 - A. Whitney Brown makes his final appearance on Saturday Night Live. Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Alan Whitney Brown (born July 8 1952) is an Emmy Award -winning writer and comedian probably best known for his recurring appearances on Saturday Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City
- Ellen Cleghorne, Melanie Hutsell and Beth Cahill joins Saturday Night Live. Ellen Cleghorne (born November 29 1965 in Brooklyn NY is an actress best known for her time in the early 1990s cast of Saturday Night Live. Melanie Hutsell (born in Maryville, Tennessee) is a comedic Actress best known for her tenure on Saturday Night Live. Beth Cahill ( September 15 1963) is an American Television actress who is best known for having been a featured Cast member on Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City
Debuts
- January 3 - The Brittas Empire premieres (1991–1997). Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. The Brittas Empire is a British Sitcom --created & written by Richard Fergan and Andrew Norriss -- about the well-meaning but disastrous
- January 5- Blossom premieres on NBC (1991–1995)
- January 7 - The $100,000 Pyramid premieres in syndication and gives 3 players who go to the top of the pyramid return for a tournament of champion returns for $100,000 in cash hosted by John Davidson (entertainer). Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Blossom was a half-hour Comedy television series broadcast from 1991 to 1995 on NBC, Mondays at 830pm The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental 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 John Hamilton Davidson Sr (born December 13, 1941) is an American Singer, Actor and Game show host known for hosting
- January 12 - Joking Apart premieres (1991, 1993). Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Joking Apart is a BBC television sitcom written by Steven Moffat about the rise and fall of a relationship
- February 15 - Choujin Sentai Jetman premieres on TV-Asahi. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor translated into English as Birdman Squadron Jetman, was the fifteenth entry of the Super Sentai television series (1991–1992)
- March 1 - Clarissa Explains it All premieres on Nickelodeon. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Clarissa Explains It All is an American Situation comedy television series from Nickelodeon starring Melissa Joan Hart. (1991–1994)
- April 20 - Dinosaurs. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Dinosaurs is an American television sitcom that was originally broadcast on ABC from April 26, 1991 to July 20, 1994. premieres on ABC (1991–1994)
- May 3 - Second Thoughts on ITV (1991–1994). Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Second Thoughts was a British comedy television programme running from 1991 onward Independent Television (generally known as ITV) is a public service network of British commercial television broadcasters set up under the Independent
- May 11 - Sisters premieres (1991–1996). Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Sisters is a Television Drama which aired on NBC for six seasons from 1991 to 1996
- May 26 - The Red Green Show premieres in Canada (1991–2006). Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place The Red Green Show is a Television Comedy that aired on CBC Television in Canada and on PBS in the United States Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page
- August 11 - Doug premieres (1991–1994, 1996–1999). Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Doug was an American animated series that originally aired on Nickelodeon, and starred 6th grader Douglas Yancey Funnie Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar)
- August 11 - Rugrats premieres (1991–2005)
- August 11 - The Ren & Stimpy Show premieres (1991–1996). Rugrats is an American Animated television series that aired from August 11, 1991 to June 8, 2004 on The Ren and Stimpy Show is an American / Canadian animated television series created by Canadian Animator John
- August 31 - The House of Eliott premieres in the UK (1991–1994). Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne The House of Eliott is a British Television series produced and broadcast by the BBC in three series between 1991 and 1994 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
- September 8 - Darkwing Duck premieres on The Disney Afternoon (1991–1993)
- September 17- Home Improvement premieres (1991–1999). Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Darkwing Duck is an Emmy -nominated American Animated television series produced by The Walt Disney Company that ran from 1991-1995 The Disney Afternoon was a created-for- syndication two-hour television programming block which aired from September 10, 1990, until mid- Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Home Improvement is a American television Sitcom starring actor/comedian Tim Allen, which aired 1991 to 1999
- September 20- Step by Step premieres (1991–1998). Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Step by Step is an American television sitcom which aired on ABC from September 20, 1991 to August 15,
- September 23- Baywatch premieres on SYN (1989-1990, 1991-2001). Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Baywatch was an American Television series about the Los Angeles County Lifeguards who patrol the crowded Beaches of
- September 30- The Jerry Springer Show premieres (1991–present). Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the The Jerry Springer Show is a television Tabloid talk show hosted by Jerry Springer, a former politician broadcast in the United States and other
- November 23 - Noel's House Party premieres on BBC1 (1991–1999)
- Lampsis premieres in Greece on ANT1 (1991–2006). Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Noel's House Party was a BBC television light entertainment show hosted by Noel Edmonds that was broadcast live on Saturday evenings throughout the Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία Antenna, better known as ANT1, is a popular Television station in Greece. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- The Statler Brothers Show premiers on The Nashville Network (1991-1998). The Statler Brothers Show was an hour American Variety show hosted by the Country music group The Statler Spike (formerly called Spike TV) a division of MTV Networks, is an American cable network designed for an audience described
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.
- 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
1950s
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951-present). Hallmark Hall of Fame is a long-running irregularly scheduled anthology program on American Television. Year 1951 ( MCMLI) was a Common year starting on Monday. Events of 1951 January
- Guiding Light (1952-present). Guiding Light (known as The Guiding Light prior to 1975 or simply GL) is an Emmy award winning American Television Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- 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.
- 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 The year 1962 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1962. The year 1992 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1992.
- This Is Your Life (UK) (1955-2003). This Is Your Life was a television documentary series hosted by its producer Ralph Edwards. Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) 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.
- 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). Grandstand was a British Television Sport programme and was one of the BBC 's longest running sports shows alongside BBC
1960s
- Coronation Street (UK) (1960-present). 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.
- General Hospital (1963-present). General Hospital (commonly abbreviated GH) is an American Soap opera broadcast on the ABC television network during the Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- 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.
- 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.
- Play School (1966-present). 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
1970s
- All My Children (1970-present). 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Emmerdale (UK) (1972-present). Emmerdale, known as Emmerdale Farm until 1989 is a British Soap opera that has aired on ITV since 1972 Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Derrick (1974-1998). Derrick is a German TV series produced by Telenova Film- und Fernsehproduktion in association with ZDF, ORF and SRG Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar)
- 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.
- 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 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
- Wheel of Fortune (1975-present).
- 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)
- Grange Hill (UK) (1978-present). Grange Hill is a British
- Knots Landing (1979-1993). Knots Landing is a Primetime Television Soap opera that aired for 14 seasons from December 27 1979 to May 13 Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar)
- 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). This Old House is an American Home improvement Magazine and Television series which is aired on the American public
1980s
- Entertainment Tonight (1981-present). Entertainment Tonight is a daily Television entertainment news show that is syndicated by CBS Television Distribution throughout the United Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981
- What Now (1982-present)
- Timewatch (UK) (1982-present)
- Cheers (1982-1993). What Now is a long running New Zealand children's programIt premiered in 1981. Timewatch is a long-running British television series showing documentaries on historical subjects spanning all human history The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Cheers is an American Situation comedy television series that ran eleven seasons from 1982 to 1993 Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar)
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982-1993). Late Night with David Letterman was a nightly hour-long comedy Talk show on NBC hosted by David Letterman.
- The Journal (Canada) (1982-1992). 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)
- Loving (1983-1995). Loving is an American television Soap opera which aired on ABC 's daytime lineup from June 27, 1983 to November Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar)
- Jeopardy! (1964-1975, 1984-present). Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar)
- Mother and Son (Australia) (1984-1994). Mother and Son was an Australian Television Sitcom produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation from 1984 until 1994
- Murder, She Wrote (1984-1996). Murder She Wrote is a television mystery series starring Angela Lansbury as mystery writer and amateur detective Jessica Fletcher.
- Night Court (1984-1992). Night Court is an American television Situation comedy that aired on NBC from January 1984 until May 1992
- Santa Barbara (1984-1993). Santa Barbara was an American decade long and award-winning Television Soap opera, first broadcast in United States on NBC
- The Bill (UK) (1984-present). The Bill is a long-running British Television Police procedural, named after a slang term for the police.
- The Cosby Show (1984-1992). The Cosby Show is an American television Situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, first airing on September 20, 1984
- Who's the Boss? (1984-1992). Who's the Boss? is an American Television sitcom starring Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano,
- EastEnders (UK) (1985-present). EastEnders is a most popular and award-winning Television Soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC1 on 19 February 1985 Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar)
- Growing Pains (1985-1992). Growing Pains is an American Television sitcom that ran on the ABC network from 1985 to 1992
- MacGyver (1985-1992). MacGyver is an American Adventure Television series, produced in the United States and Canada, about the laid-back
- Neighbours (Australia) (1985-present). Neighbours is a long-running multiple Logie Award -winning Australian Soap opera, which first aired in March 1985
- 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 Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar.
- Sally (1985-2002). Sally Jessy Raphael (born Sally Lowenthal February 25, 1935 in Easton Pennsylvania) is an American Talk show host See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.
- T-Bag and the Rings of Olympus and T-Bag's Christmas Turkey (There were various T-Bag series between 1985 and 1992)
- The Golden Girls (1985-1992). T-Bag is a witch-like character who appears in a number of Television programmes which ran from the mid-80s to early 90s on Children's ITV. T-Bag is a witch-like character who appears in a number of Television programmes which ran from the mid-80s to early 90s on Children's ITV. The Golden Girls is an American sitcom that originally aired on NBC from September 14, 1985, to May 9,
- Designing Women (1986-1993). Designing Women was an American television Sitcom that centered around the working and personal lives of four Southern women and one man in an Interior
- Double Dare (1986-1993).
- Hey Dad...! (Australia) (1986-1994). Hey Dad! is an Australian Sitcom produced by Gary Reilly Productions, originally airing from 1987 to 1994 on the Seven Network.
- L.A. Law (1986-1994). LA Law is an American television Legal drama that ran from 1986 to 1994.
- Matlock (1986-1996). Matlock was a long-running American Television Legal drama. The show ran from September 23, 1986 to May
- Perfect Strangers (1986-1993). Perfect Strangers is an American Sitcom that ran for eight seasons from 1986 through 1993 on ABC.
- The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986-present). Oprah Gail Winfrey (born January 29 1954 often referred to simply as Oprah, is an American
- Comic Relief (UK) (1986-present). Comic relief is the inclusion of a humorous character or scene or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work often to relieve tension
- Casualty (UK) (1986-present). Casualty is the longest running emergency medical Drama series in the world and the second-longest-running medical drama in the world behind America's General
- Beadle's About (UK) (1987-1996). Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar)
- ChuckleVision (UK) (1987-present). ChuckleVision is a popular British Children's television series, shown on CBBC, first shown in 1987
- A Different World (1987-1993). A Different World is an American Television Sitcom which aired for six seasons on NBC (from September 24, 1987
- Full House (1987-1995). Full House is an American Television sitcom that originally ran from September 22 1987 to May 23 1995 on ABC.
- Going Live! (UK) (1987-1993). Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993
- Inspector Morse (1987-2000). Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse is a Fictional character in a series of thirteen Detective novels by British Author Colin 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar.
- Knightmare (UK) (1987-1994). Knightmare was an innovative and popular UK television programme for Children, produced by Broadsword Productions for Anglia Television
- Married... with Children (1987-1997).
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994). Star Trek The Next Generation ( STTNG or TNG) is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning science fiction television program created by Gene Roddenberry
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987-1996). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (known as Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles in the United Kingdom, Ireland and some other European countries
- The Bold and the Beautiful (1987-present). The Bold and the Beautiful (often abbreviated to B&B) is an American Television Soap opera.
- Fair City (1988-present). Fair City is an award-winning Television Soap opera, first broadcast in Ireland on September 18 1989
- Home and Away (1988-present). Home and Away (also commonly abbreviated in writing to H&A) is a Logie Award -winning Australian Soap opera that has been
- This Morning (1988-present).
- America's Most Wanted (1988-present). America's Most Wanted is an American TV show produced by 20th Century Fox, and is the longest-running program of any kind in the history
- The American Experience (1988-present). American Experience (sometimes abbreviated AmEx) is a Television program airing on the PBS network in the United States
- Red Dwarf (UK) (1988-1999). According to the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, a red dwarf star is a small and relatively cool Star, of the Main sequence, either late K
- Children's Ward (UK) (1988-2000). Children's Ward (retitled The Ward from 1995 to 1998 was a British children's Television drama series produced by Granada Television Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar)
- Electric Circus (1988-2003). Electric Circus, aka EC, was a Canadian live Dance music Television program aired on MuchMusic
- Empty Nest (1988-1995). Empty Nest is an American Television Sitcom that ran originally on NBC from 1988 to 1995
- 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 Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Garfield and Friends (1988-1995). Garfield and Friends is an American Animated television series based on Comic strip Garfield by Jim Davis.
- Murphy Brown (1988-1998). Murphy Brown is an American Situation comedy which aired on CBS from November 14, 1988 to May 18, 1998
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988-1999). Mystery Science Theater 3000 is an American Cult television comedy series created by Joel Hodgson and produced
- Roseanne (1988-1997). Roseanne is an American sitcom broadcast on ABC from 1988 to 1997 starring Stand-up comedian Roseanne
- The Wonder Years (1988-1993).
- 48 Hours (1988-present). 48 Hours is a documentary and news program broadcast on the CBS Television network since January 19, 1988.
- The Adventures of Superboy (1988-1992). The Adventures of Superboy was a proposed TV series that was put into production in 1961 Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar)
- Acropolis Now (Australia) (1989-1992). For the Lynne Truss radio series see Acropolis Now (radio. Acropolis Now was an Australian Sitcom Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar)
- Baywatch (1989-2001). Baywatch was an American Television series about the Los Angeles County Lifeguards who patrol the crowded Beaches of
- Cops (1989-present). COPS is an American Documentary television series that follows Police officers and Sheriff 's deputies during patrols and other police
- Family Matters (1989-1998).
- Fast Forward (Australia) (1989-1992). Fast Forward is an Australian commercial television Sketch comedy show that ran for 90 episodes from 12 April 1989 to
- Inside Edition (1989-present). Inside Edition is a syndicated news program on the air since January 9, 1989.
- Life Goes On (1989-1993). Life Goes On is a television series that aired on ABC from September 12 1989 to May 23 1993
- Maid Marian and her Merry Men (UK) (1989-1994). Maid Marian and her Merry Men is a UK Children's television series created and written by Tony Robinson and directed by David Bell
- Press Gang (UK) (1989-1993). This article is about the British television series Press Gang
- Seinfeld (1989-1998). Seinfeld is an American Situation comedy, or sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5 1989 to May 14 1998 lasting nine seasons
- Tales from the Crypt (1989-1996). Tales from the Crypt is a horror anthology American TV series that ran from 1989 to 1996 on the Premium Cable channel
- The Arsenio Hall Show (1989-1994). The Arsenio Hall Show was an Emmy Award winning Talk show which aired on late night in syndication from 1989 to 1994
- The Big Gig (Australia) (1989-1992). The Big Gig was a popular Australian Television Comedy series
- The Simpsons (1989-present).
1990s
- In Living Color (1990-1994). This article is about the television series For the band see Living Colour. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar)
- Law & Order (1990-present). Law & Order is an American Police procedural and Legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf.
- America's Funniest Home Videos (1990-present). America's Funniest Home Videos (often simply abbreviated to AFV, previously AFHV) is an American reality
- America's Funniest People (1990-1994)
- Blossom (1991-1995)
- Match Game (1962-1969, 1973-1984, 1990-1991, 1998-1999). America's Funniest People is a TV show on ABC that ran from 1990 to 1994. Blossom was a half-hour Comedy television series broadcast from 1991 to 1995 on NBC, Mondays at 830pm Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Match Game also called The Match Game was an American Television Game show that celebrities and contestants answering
- One Foot in the Grave (UK) (1990-2000). One Foot in the Grave was a BBC television Situation comedy series written by David Renwick.
- Road to Avonlea (Canada) (1990-1996). Road to Avonlea is a Television series which was first broadcast in Canada and the United States between 1990 and 1996
- The Crystal Maze (UK) (1990-1995). The Crystal Maze was a Game show, produced by Chatsworth Television and shown on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom from 15 February 1990 to 10
- Rupert (1991-1997).
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (UK) (1984-1988, 1991-1994). The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is the name given to the TV series of Sherlock Holmes adaptations produced by British Television company
- They Came From Outer Space (USA) 1990-1991
Miniseries
Ending this year
- February 11 - About Face (1989-1991). Dark Season is a British science-fiction television serial for adolescents screened on BBC1 in late 1991. GBH was a seven-part British Television Drama written by Alan Bleasdale, made by independent production company G Switched at Birth is a 1991 Television film directed by Waris Hussein. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. About Face is a series of twelve unconnected half-hour sitcoms all starring Maureen Lipman in the lead role
- February 22 - The Gummi Bears (1985-1991)
- May 3 - Dallas airs its final original episode on CBS. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears is an American Animated television series that aired in the United States in the mid-1980s through the Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Dallas is a highly popular long-running American prime-time television Soap opera that originally ran from 1978 to 1991 CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. In the two-hour finale, J. R. is confronted by his guardian angel, who turns into the devil and tells him to kill himself. A gunshot rings out and the viewers don't know if he lived or died until the TV reunion movie JR Returns in 1996. (1978-1991).
- May 28 - thirtysomething (1987-1991). Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Thirtysomething is an American Television drama about a group of Baby boomers in their thirties
- July 22 - China Beach (1988-1991). Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of For the San Francisco California beach of the same name see Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
- July 27 - Amen (1986-1991). Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Amen is an American Television Sitcom produced by Carson Productions that ran from September 27, 1986 to
- September 20 - The daytime version of Wheel of Fortune airs its last episode after being on television for over 17 years. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Created by Merv Griffin, the daytime version of the American Game show Wheel of Fortune aired on NBC from January 6
- October 7 - The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1988-1991, but reruns will continue for several years). Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is an American Animated Television series made by The Walt Disney Company, and inspired by
Changes of network affiliation
January 14 - The daytime version of Wheel of Fortune moves once again to NBC after a year and a half on CBS, eventually leading to its ultimate canning several months later. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's
Births
Deaths
- January 12 - Keye Luke, 86, character actor
- January 25 - Stanley Brock, 59, character actor
- February 3 - Harry Ackerman, 78, producer (Bewitched)
- Nancy Kulp, 69, actress (Miss Jane Hathaway on The Beverly Hillbillies). Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Madylin Anne Michele Sweeten (born June 27, 1991) is an American actress Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Keye Luke ( Cantonese: Lo Sek Lam Pinyin: Lù Xílín June 18, 1904 – January 12, 1991) was a Chinese -born Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Harry Ackerman ( November 17 1912 in Albany New York - February 3 1991 in Burbank California) was a famed TV Executive Bewitched is an American Situation comedy originally broadcast for eight seasons on ABC from 1964 to 1972. Nancy Jane Kulp ( August 28, 1921 - February 3, 1991) was an Emmy Award -nominated American actress best known as " An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works The Beverly Hillbillies is an American Television series about a Hillbilly family transplanted to Beverly Hills California after finding
- February 6 - Danny Thomas, 77, actor (Make Room for Daddy)
- February 24 - George Gobel, 71, comedian. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Danny Thomas ( January 6, 1912 - February 6, 1991) was an American nightclub Comedian and television and film The Danny Thomas Show (known as Make Room for Daddy during the first four seasons is a Sitcom which ran from 1953 to 1957 Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the George Leslie Gobel ( May 20, 1919 - February 24, 1991) was an American Comedian, best known as the star of his own weekly NBC A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience primarily by making them laugh
- March 3 - Vance Colvig, Jr., 73, actor (Bozo the Clown on KTLA in Los Angeles)
- June 9 - Joe Hamilton, 62, producer (The Carol Burnett Show, Mama's Family), former husband of Carol Burnett and father of Carrie Hamilton. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Vance DeBar Colvig Jr ( March 9, 1918 &ndash March 3, 1991) was an American Character actor. Bozo the Clown is a Clown character whose widespread Franchising in early Television made him the best-known clown character in the United States KTLA, channel 5 is a television station in Los Angeles California. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Joseph Hamilton or Joe Hamilton may refer to Joseph Gilbert Hamilton (1907-1957 American professor of medical physics and experimental medicine The Carol Burnett Show is a Sketch comedy Television show starring Carol Burnett, Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Mama's Family is an American television sitcom that premiered on NBC on January 22, 1983. Carol Creighton Burnett (born April 26, 1933) is an American Actress, Comedian, Singer, Dancer and Carrie Hamilton ( December 5, 1963 in New York City – January 20, 2002, in Los Angeles) was an American
- July 1 - Michael Landon, 54, actor, producer (Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie, and Highway to Heaven) . "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Michael Landon ( October 31 1936 - July 1 1991) was an American Actor, writer director, and producer Bonanza is an American television series that ran on NBC from September 12 1959 to January 16 1973 Little House on the Prairie is a children's book by Laura Ingalls Wilder that was published in 1935 Highway to Heaven is an American television drama series which ran on NBC from 1984 to 1989.
- July 15 - Bert Convy, 57, game show host (Super Password). Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Bernard Whalen "Bert" Convy ( July 23, 1933 &ndash July 15, 1991) was an American Game show host and panelist Password Plus and Super Password are American Game shows that were revivals of the original CBS and ABC game
- July 21 - Jasmine Bligh, 78, 1930s BBC Television Service announcer. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Jasmine Lydia Bligh ( May 20 1913 &ndash July 21 1991) was one of the first three BBC Television Service presenters in the 1930s The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression.
- July 23 - Candice Crowthford, 66, actress
- August 6 - Harry Reasoner, 68, news anchor. Theodore "Teddy" Wilson ( December 10, 1943 - July 21, 1991) was an American Character actor best known for That's My Mama is an American Television sitcom that was originally broadcast on the ABC network from September 1974 Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Harry Reasoner (born April 17, 1923, Dakota City Iowa; died August 6, 1991, Westport Connecticut) was an American
- August 22 - Colleen Dewhurst, 67, actress (Murphy Brown, Anne of Green Gables). Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Colleen Dewhurst ( June 3, 1924 – August 22, 1991) was a Canadian actress whose distinguished stage career also encompassed significant Anne of Green Gables is a book by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery published in 1908
- September 4 - Tom Tryon, 65, actor (Texas John Slaughter)
- September 7 - Ben Piazza, 57, actor (Dallas
- September 15 - John Hoyt, 85, actor (Gimme a Break!)
- October 9 - Thalmus Rasulala, 51, actor (Roots, What's Happening!!)
- October 11 - Redd Foxx, 68, comedian, star of Sanford and Son. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Tom Tryon ( January 14, 1926 – September 4, 1991) was an American Film and Television actor famous as the Walt Disney Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Dallas is a highly popular long-running American prime-time television Soap opera that originally ran from 1978 to 1991 Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. John Hoyt ( October 5, 1905 &ndash September 15, 1991) was an American film theatre and television actor Gimme a Break! is an American Sitcom which aired on NBC from October 29, 1981 until May 12, 1987 Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Thalmus Rasulala ( November 15 1939 - October 9 1991) was an American actor who was an original cast member of ABC 's Soap Roots is a 1977 American television Miniseries based on Alex Haley 's work Roots The Saga of an American Family What's Happening!! is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from August 5, 1976 to April 28, Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Redd Foxx ( December 9, 1922 – October 11, 1991) born John Elroy Sanford, His father an Electrician, left the family Sanford and Son is an American Sitcom that premiered on the NBC Television network on January 14 1972, and was broadcast for
- October 24 - Gene Roddenberry, 70, creator of Star Trek. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Eugene Wesley "Gene" Roddenberry (August 19 1921 &ndash October 24 1991 was an American Screenwriter and producer.
- November 2 - Irwin Allen, 75, producer (Lost in Space)
- November 5 - Fred MacMurray, 83, actor on My Three Sons. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Irwin Allen ( June 12, 1916 – November 2, 1991) was a television and film producer nicknamed "The Master of Disaster" for his work Lost in Space is a Science fiction TV series created and produced by Irwin Allen, produced by 20th Century Fox Television, and Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Frederick Martin MacMurray ( August 30, 1908 &ndash November 5, 1991) was an American Actor who appeared in over one My Three Sons is a Situation comedy about a Scots/Irish-American family (Douglas/ O'Casey that ran from September 29, 1960, to August
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