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… 1986 . 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 1986 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1986. 1987 . The year 1987 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1987. 1988 . The year 1988 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1988. 1989 . The year 1989 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1989. 1990 . The year 1990 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1990. 1991 . The year 1991 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1991. 1992 …
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… 1993 . The year 2006 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 2006. The year 1993 in radio involved some significant events Events April 30 - Virgin Radio, originally called Virgin The year 1994 in radio involved some significant events Events January 11 - The Irish government announces the end The year 1995 in radio involved some significant events Events April - KJJO in Minneapolis Minnesota The year 1996 in radio involved some significant events Events WBOB and KQQL, both in Minneapolis Minnesota The year 1997 in radio involved some significant events Events Debuts Ron and Ron Show disbands and Ron Bennington The year 1998 in radio involved some significant events Events January 2 — A gunman shoots Antario Teodoro Filho The year 1999 in radio involved some significant events Events Debuts March 26: Billionaire Paul Allen The year 1993 in film involved many significant films (For more about films in foreign languages check sources in those languages The year 1994 in film involved some significant events Top grossing films (U The year 1995 in film involved some significant events Events March 22 - The Dogme 95 movement is officially announced in Paris The year 1996 in film involved some significant events Major releases this year included Fargo, Trainspotting, The English Patient The year 1997 in film involved some significant events Events Summer - Production begins on Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace The year 1998 in film involved some significant events Events February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein The year 1999 in film involved some significant events and was arguably the most successful year for films released in the 1990s This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) 1994 . Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) 1995 - 1996 - 1997 . Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar 1998 . Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) 1999 …
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The year 1996 in television involved some significant events. The year 1996 in Science and Technology involved many significant events listed below Below is a list of television-related events in 1996. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar)
For the American TV schedule, see: 1996-97 United States network television schedule.
Events
- January 1 - Speedvision premiered as a new cable channel, it will change its name to the Speed Channel in 2002. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Speed, sometimes still referred to as the Speed Channel, is a cable and satellite Television channel broadcast to various parts of North Speed, sometimes still referred to as the Speed Channel, is a cable and satellite Television channel broadcast to various parts of North See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.
- January 15-March 11 - Our Friends in the North, a nine-part serial spanning the 1960s to the 1990s in the lives of four friends, is shown on BBC2. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Our Friends in the North is a British Television drama serial, produced by the BBC and originally broadcast in nine episodes The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999
- January 28 - Chris Isaak and Brooke Shields make guest appearances on the television show Friends. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Christopher Joseph Isaak (born June 26, 1956) is an American rock Musician and occasional Actor. Brooke Christa Camille Shields (born May 31, 1965) is an American actress and Supermodel. Friends was an
- April 29- TV Land, a United States cable network launches. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. TV Land (originally Nick at Nite's TV Land) is an American Cable television network launched April 29, 1996.
- May 14 - Doctor Who, an American television movie continuation of the famous British series of the same name, airs on the Fox Network in the Tuesday Night Movie slot. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located This television movie is regarded as being a part of the same story as the original series and is an unsuccessful pilot for a new, American co-produced series. Paul McGann stars as the Eighth Doctor. Paul McGann (born 14 November 1959 in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom) is an English actor who made his name on the BBC serial The Eighth Doctor is a Fictional character, the eighth incarnation of the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running BBC television It was the only film considered canon, but Doctor Who only made a proper comeback in 2005
- June 14 - After 32 years (barring six months in 1973), Top of the Pops moves from its traditional Thursday evening slot to Fridays. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, was a long-running British music chart Television programme, made and broadcast
- July - When it becomes evident that Anna Stuart will be next to die in a serial killer storyline on Another World, many fans start letter-writing campaigns to save the actress; the NBC studios in New York City also report a high number of switchboard calls regarding Stuart's imminent demise. Anna Stuart (born November 1, 1948 in Bluefield West Virginia) is an American Actress. Another World is a television Soap opera that ran on the NBC network from May 4 1964 to June 25 1999. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's The City of New York Executive producer Jill Farren Phelps decides that actress Alice Barrett will be killed off the show instead. "JFP" can also refer to the Journal of Functional Programming. Alice Barrett (born December 19, 1956) is an American actress
- 14-15 July - America's Talking ceases transmissions, and using its transponders and positions, MSNBC, a joint venture of Microsoft and NBC, launches the following morning. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final America's Talking, a cable television channel created by NBC and spun off from CNBC, was launched on July 4, 1994. MSNBC is a 24-hour cable television news channel based in the United States and available in Canada. Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational Computer technology Corporation, which rose to dominate the Home computer The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's
- September 1 - Sky 2 launches in the UK, a sister channel to Sky One. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. This article discusses the defunct Sky 2 channel For the current channel with a very similar name see Sky2 Sky 2 was a Television channel It closes a year later, but a channel of almost the same name (Sky Two) would later launch in 2005. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- September 2 - The ITV region Tyne Tees Television is rebranded as Channel 3 North East. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. This article deals with the ITV1 brand name as it is broadcast at present Tyne Tees Television is the ITV television contractor for North East England. The rebranding is unsuccessful, and the original name returns two years later.
- September 13 - The dubbed version of the Japanese series Dragonball Z premieres in the U. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September S.
- September 17 - The O.J. Simpson civil trial begins. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Orenthal James "O J" Simpson (born July 9 1947 who has also been called The Juice, is a retired American football player,
- October 7 - News Corporation gets into the cable news fray with the launch of Fox News Channel. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) News Corporation (often abbreviated to News Corp) (,,) is one of the world's largest media conglomerate companies by Market capitalisation
- October 20 - Canada's Sesame Street switches to showing exclusively Canadian content, renaming itself Sesame Park 1996-2002), as it no longer uses any American made segments from Sesame Street
- November 2 - Final episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the 1987 series airs. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Sesame Park was a Canadian version of Sesame Street. In its first format it was referred to as Canadian Sesame Street See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Sesame Street is an American educational Children's television series and a pioneer of the contemporary educational television standard combining Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Episode is Divide and Conquer. The following is an episode list for the animated television series '''''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles''''' which premiered in 1987
- December 29 - Time On Our Hands, the final episode of a Christmas trilogy of the popular sitcom Only Fools and Horses, airs on BBC1. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Only Fools and Horses is a British Television sitcom, created and written by John Sullivan, and made and broadcast by the BBC Publicised as the last ever episode, it draws 24. 35 million viewers, the largest ever audience for a sitcom in the UK, and discounting Diana, Princess of Wales's funeral, the biggest UK television audience of the 1990s. In the event, however, the show returns for three subsequent specials, one shown each Christmas from 2001. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar.
- Zenith introduces the first HDTV-compatible front projection TV in the U. Zenith Electronics Corporation is a former American manufacturer of Televisions headquartered in Lincolnshire Illinois High-definition television (HDTV is a Digital television Broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional television systems (standard-definition S. Broadcasters, TV & PC manufacturers set industry standards for digital HDTV.
- Over a billion households worldwide now own television sets.
Debuts
Note 1: Sabrina, the Teenage Witch moved in 2000 from ABC to The WB. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. The Demon Headmaster is a series of books by Gillian Cross which were later adapted as a television series starring Terrence Hardiman in the title role Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. 3rd Rock from the Sun is an Emmy Award -winning American sitcom that aired from 1996 until 2001 on NBC. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Moesha is an American Situation comedy produced for the UPN network from January 23, 1996 to May 14, 2001 United Paramount Network ( UPN) was a Television network that broadcast in over 200 markets in the United States and that was in production for over eleven Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince is a Japanese Television station based in Daiba, Minato Tokyo, Japan, also known as or CX. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Nash Bridges is an American television Police Drama that was created by Carlton Cuse. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Dexter's Laboratory ( Dexter's Lab for short is an Annie Award -winning American animated series created by Genndy Tartakovsky Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title World Premiere Toons (later known as What a Cartoon! Show, now known as The Cartoon Cartoon Show) is the mid-1990s Animation Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of The Daily Show (known in its current incarnation as The Daily Show Comedy Central is an American Cable television and Satellite television channel that carries predominantly Comedy programming Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. 7th Heaven is an Emmy -nominated American drama television series, created and produced by Brenda Hampton Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Malcolm & Eddie is an American television sitcom that premiered August 26, 1996 United Paramount Network ( UPN) was a Television network that broadcast in over 200 markets in the United States and that was in production for over eleven Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital The Jamie Foxx Show is an American television Sitcom that aired on the WB Network from August 28, 1996 to January Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Arthur is a long-running American and Canadian educational Television series for children, that airs on PBS in the United States Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Access Hollywood is a weekday Television entertainment news program covering events and celebrities in the entertainment industry Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Everybody Loves Raymond is an Emmy Award -winning American Television sitcom that originally ran on CBS from September 13 CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Judge Judy is an American reality-based court show featuring former Family court Judge, Judith Sheindlin, arbitrating Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Spin City is an American Sitcom Television series that ran from 1996 to 2002 on ABC, and was created by The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Relativity was an American Drama Television series which followed a twenty-something couple Isabel Lukens (played by Kimberly Williams The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Sabrina the Teenage Witch was an American sitcom based on the Archie comic book series of the same name. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Early Edition is a Television series that aired on CBS from September 28, 1996 to May 27, 2000. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Shopping Spree was a Game show on the Family Channel. It was hosted by Ron Pearson and announced by Burton Richardson. ABC Family is an American Cable television network currently owned by Disney-ABC Television Group, a division of The Walt Disney Company Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Hey Arnold! is an American Animated television series that aired from October 7, 1996 until June 8, 2004 on Nickelodeon (commonly referred to as Nick) is an American Cable television network owned by Viacom International, founded in 1977 as Pinwheel Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. The Newsroom is an award winning Canadian television Comedy series which ran on CBC Television in the 1996 - 1997, Sabrina the Teenage Witch was an American sitcom based on the Archie comic book series of the same name. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network.
Miniseries
Television shows
1940s
- Meet the Press (1947-present). Profit is a short-lived American Television series that aired on the Fox Broadcasting Company. Our Friends in the North is a British Television drama serial, produced by the BBC and originally broadcast in nine episodes 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.
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 (1954-present). The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as appropriate --> The Tonight Show is a long-running
- 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)
- 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. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 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 (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
- Sesame Street (1969-present). Sesame Street is an American educational Children's television series and a pioneer of the contemporary educational television standard combining Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Antiques Roadshow (UK) (1979-present). Antiques Roadshow is a British Human interest Television show in which Antiques appraisers travel to various regions of Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar)
- 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)
- Jeopardy! (1964-1975, 1984-present). 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 Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar)
- The Bill (UK) (1984-present). The Bill is a long-running British Television Police procedural, named after a slang term for the police.
- 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)
- Neighbours (Australia) (1985-present). Neighbours is a long-running multiple Logie Award -winning Australian Soap opera, which first aired in March 1985
- Sally (1985-2002). Sally Jessy Raphael (born Sally Lowenthal February 25, 1935 in Easton Pennsylvania) is an American Talk show host
- The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986-present). The Oprah Winfrey Show is a United States syndicated Talk show, hosted and produced by its namesake Oprah Winfrey, and is the highest-rated Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar)
- 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
- ChuckleVision (UK) (1987-present). ChuckleVision is a popular British Children's television series, shown on CBBC, first shown in 1987
- Inspector Morse (UK) (1987-2000). Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse is a Fictional character in a series of thirteen Detective novels by British Author Colin Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar)
- Married... with Children (1987-1997).
- The Bold and the Beautiful (1987-present). The Bold and the Beautiful (often abbreviated to B&B) is an American Television Soap opera.
- 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
- Electric Circus (Canada) (1988-2003). Electric Circus, aka EC, was a Canadian live Dance music Television program aired on MuchMusic
- 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 (UK) (1988-present). This Morning is a British daytime television programme created by Granada Television and broadcast on ITV.
- 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
- 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 Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar)
- The 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
- 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).
- 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
- The Simpsons (1989-present).
1990s
- Life's Work (1996-1997)
- Law & Order (1990-present). Life's Work was a situation comedy that aired from 1996 to 1997 on the American Broadcasting Company channel that starred Lisa Ann Walter as Lisa Ann Minardi Law & Order is an American Police procedural and Legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar)
- America's Funniest Home Videos (1990-present). America's Funniest Home Videos (often simply abbreviated to AFV, previously AFHV) is an American reality
- One Foot in the Grave (UK) (1990-2000). One Foot in the Grave was a BBC television Situation comedy series written by David Renwick.
- Home Improvement (1991-1999). Home Improvement is a American television Sitcom starring actor/comedian Tim Allen, which aired 1991 to 1999 Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar.
- Rugrats (1991-2004). Rugrats is an American Animated television series that aired from August 11, 1991 to June 8, 2004 on
- The Jerry Springer Show (1991-present). The Jerry Springer Show is a television Tabloid talk show hosted by Jerry Springer, a former politician broadcast in the United States and other
- The Red Green Show (1991-2006). The Red Green Show is a Television Comedy that aired on CBC Television in Canada and on PBS in the United States
- Absolutely Fabulous (UK) (1992-1996, 2001-2003). Absolutely Fabulous (also known as Ab Fab) was a BAFTA and Emmy Award -winning British sitcom written by and starring Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar)
- Barney & Friends (1992-2002). Barney & Friends is a 1992 children's television show produced in the United States aimed at preschool children
- Dateline NBC (1992-present). Dateline NBC, or Dateline, is a US weekly television Newsmagazine broadcast by NBC similar to ABC 's
- Mad About You (1992-1999). Mad About You is an American Sitcom that aired on NBC from September 23, 1992, to May 24, 1999
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992-1998). The Larry Sanders Show is a satirical television Sitcom that originally aired from August 1992 to May 1998 on the HBO Cable television network
- The Real World (1992-present). The Real World is a Reality television program on MTV originally executive produced by Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray.
- Shortland Street (NZ) (1992-present)
- Beavis and Butt-head (1993-1997). Shortland Street is a New Zealand Soap opera, first broadcast on Monday 25 May 1992 New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island Beavis and Butt-head is an American Animated television series created by Mike Judge. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar)
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996). The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an award winning American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from September 10 1990 to May 20 1996
- Frasier (1993-2004). Frasier is an American sitcom, a Spin-off of Cheers starring Kelsey Grammer as
- Ricki Lake (1993-2004). Ricki Lake was a daytime Tabloid talk show hosted by US actress Ricki Lake.
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993-present). Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an Emmy Award -winning American late-night Talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien on NBC
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993-1997). Lois & Clark The New Adventures of Superman (often called Lois & Clark or The New Adventures Of Superman) is a Live-action American
- NYPD Blue (1993-2005). NYPD Blue is an American television police drama set in New York City, exploring the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th precinct
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-1999).
- The Late Show with David Letterman (1993-present). The Late Show with David Letterman is an Emmy Award -winning American late-night Talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS
- The Nanny (1993-1999). The Nanny is an American Situation comedy co-produced by Sternin & Fraser Ink Inc
- The X-Files (1993-2002). The X-Files is a Peabody, Golden Globe and Emmy Award -winning American Science fiction television series created by Chris Carter
- WWF Monday Night RAW (1993-present). This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is
- ER (1994-present). ER is an Emmy Award -winning American Medical drama series created by Novelist Michael Crichton and airing on Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar)
- Friends (1994-2004). Friends was an
- Time Team (UK) (1994-present). Time Team is a British television series that has aired on Channel 4 since 1994
- Party of Five (1994-2000). Party of Five is an American Drama Television series that aired on FOX for six seasons from September 12 1994
- Touched by an Angel (1994-2003). Touched by an Angel is an American Drama Television series that chronicles the missions of a group of Angels sent by God
- JAG (1995-2005). JAG (the American Military Acronym for Judge Advocate General) is an American adventure / Legal drama Television Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995
- Pamela Wallin Live (Canada) (1995-1999). Pamela Wallin Live was a Canadian interview series which aired on CBC Newsworld from 1995 to 1999.
- Sesame Park (Canada) (1995-2002). Sesame Park was a Canadian version of Sesame Street. In its first format it was referred to as Canadian Sesame Street
- Sliders (1995-2000). Sliders is an American Science fiction television series that ran for five seasons from 1995 to 2000.
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995-2001).
- Stickin' Around (1996-1998, 2004). Stickin' Around is a Canadian animated children's television series from Nelvana, which originally aired on YTV in English
- The Drew Carey Show (1995-2004). The Drew Carey Show is an American Sitcom (set in Cleveland Ohio) that aired on ABC from 1995 to 2004
- Timon and Pumbaa (1995-1998). Timon and Pumbaa are a fictional Meerkat and Warthog duo first introduced in Disney 's popular 1994 animated film The Lion King
- Doctor Who (UK) (1963-1989, 1996, 2005-present). Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC.
- Doug (1991-1994, 1996-1999). Doug was an American animated series that originally aired on Nickelodeon, and starred 6th grader Douglas Yancey Funnie
- 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 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar)
- Martin (1992-1997). Martin is an American sitcom produced by HBO Independent Productions (a subsidiary of HBO) that aired for five seasons from August 27
- Kenan & Kel (1996-2000). Kenan & Kel was an American Television sitcom that aired on Nickelodeon from 1996 to 2000
- Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990-1996)
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- February 3 - Audrey Meadows, actress (Alice Kramden on The Honeymooners)
- February 13 - Martin Balsam, actor (Murray on Archie Bunker's Place)
- February 15 - McLean Stevenson, actor (Lt. Captain Planet and the Planeteers is an American animated environmentalist Television program, based on an idea by Ted Turner Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Are You Afraid of the Dark? is a science fiction/horror-themed children's Television series. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (often abbreviated by fans as MMPR) is an American Live-action Television series, created Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Biker Mice from Mars is an animated series created by Rick Ungar that began airing in 1993 in the United States and lasted for three Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates commonly referred to as NGE, Eva, or Evangelion, is a commercially and critically successful influential and controversial Japanese Anime that Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Road to Avonlea is a Television series which was first broadcast in Canada and the United States between 1990 and 1996 Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Sisters is a Television Drama which aired on NBC for six seasons from 1991 to 1996 Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Murder She Wrote is a television mystery series starring Angela Lansbury as mystery writer and amateur detective Jessica Fletcher. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an award winning American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from September 10 1990 to May 20 1996 Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Matlock was a long-running American Television Legal drama. The show ran from September 23, 1986 to May Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits seaQuest DSV was an American Science fiction television series created by Rockne S Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Tales from the Crypt is a horror anthology American TV series that ran from 1989 to 1996 on the Premium Cable channel Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (known as Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles in the United Kingdom, Ireland and some other European countries Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca The Ren and Stimpy Show is an American / Canadian animated television series created by Canadian Animator John Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Rocko's Modern Life is an American Animated series created by Joe Murray that aired for four seasons from 1993 to 1996 WWF Wrestling Challenge was a syndicated weekly World Wrestling Federation show that aired from 1986 to 1996. Brotherly Love is a sitcom that ran from 1995 - 1997. It starred Joey Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence, Andrew Lawrence The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Doug was an American animated series that originally aired on Nickelodeon, and starred 6th grader Douglas Yancey Funnie Nickelodeon (commonly referred to as Nick) is an American Cable television network owned by Viacom International, founded in 1977 as Pinwheel The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Mystery Science Theater 3000 is an American Cult television comedy series created by Joel Hodgson and produced Comedy Central is an American Cable television and Satellite television channel that carries predominantly Comedy programming Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Audrey Meadows ( February 8, 1922 – February 3, 1996) was an American actress best known for her role as the Deadpan The Honeymooners debuted as a half-hour series on October 1 1955. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Martin Henry Balsam ( November 4, 1919 – February 13, 1996) was an Academy Award and Tony Award-winning American Archie Bunker's Place is an American Sitcom originally broadcast on the CBS network conceived in 1979 as a continuation of Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor McLean Stevenson ( November 14, 1927 – February 15, 1996) (full name Edgar McLean Stevenson Jr Col. Henry Blake on M*A*S*H)
- February 15 - Tommy Rettig, former child actor (Jeff on Lassie)
- March 4 - Minnie Pearl, comedian
- March 5 - Whit Bissell, character actor
- March 9 - George Burns, 100, comedian
- March 11 - Vince Edwards, actor (Ben Casey)
- April 21 - Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder, sports commentator
- May 20 - Jon Pertwee, 76, former star of Doctor Who. M*A*S*H was a Medical drama / Black comedy produced by 20th Television Fox for CBS. Thomas Noel Rettig, more familiarly Tommy Lassie is an Emmy Award -winning American Television series that follows the adventures of a female rough collie named Lassie Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Minnie Pearl was the stage name of Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon ( October 25, 1912 - March 4, 1996) Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Whitner Nutting "Whit" Bissell ( 25 October, 1909 – 5 March 1996) was an American Character actor. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. George Burns ( January 20 1896 &ndash March 9 1996; born Nathan Birnbaum) was an American comedian, Actor Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Vince Edwards ( July 9, 1928 - March 11, 1996) was an American actor director and singer best known for the role of TV doctor "Ben Ben Casey is a Medical Drama series which ran on ABC from 1961 to 1966. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Jimmy Snyder ( September 9 1919 – April 21 1996) better known as " Jimmy the Greek Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held John Devon Roland Pertwee (7 July 1919 – 20 May 1996 better known as Jon Pertwee, was an English Actor. Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC.
- June 2 - Ray Combs, 40, former host of Family Feud. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Raymond Neil "Ray" Combs Jr ( April 3, 1956 &mdash June 2, 1996) was an American comedian and host of the
- June 16 - Mel Allen, sports commentator
- July 21 - Herb Edelman, actor (Stanley Zbornak on The Golden Girls)
- August 27 - Greg Morris, actor (Mission: Impossible)
- September 13 - Tupac Shakur, 25, actor/songwriter. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Mel Allen ( February 14, 1913 – June 16, 1996) was an American Sportscaster, best known for his long tenure as the primary Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Herbert "Herb" Edelman ( November 5 1933, Brooklyn New York – July 21 1996, Woodland Hills California) was The Golden Girls is an American sitcom that originally aired on NBC from September 14, 1985, to May 9, Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Francis Gregory Alan Morris ( September 27, 1933 - August 27, 1996) was an American Television and movie Mission Impossible (often referred to as Mission Impossible The Original Series) is an American Television series that chronicles Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16 1971 &mdash September 13 1996 also known by his Stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper
- September 29 - Leslie Crowther, 63, British TV comedian & game show host
- October 6 - Ted Bessell, actor (That Girl)
- October 27 - Morey Amsterdam. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Leslie Crowther, CBE ( 6 February 1933, Nottingham &ndash 29 September 1996, Bath) was an English Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Ted Bessell ( March 20, 1935 &ndash October 6, 1996) was an American Television Actor. That Girl is an American Television Situation comedy that ran on ABC from 1966 to 1971. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Morey Amsterdam ( December 14, 1908 – October 27, 1996) was a veteran American television actor and comedian renowned for his large actor and comedian (Buddy on The Dick Van Dyke Show)
- December 8 - Howard E. Rollins, Jr., actor (Tibbs on the TV version of In the Heat of the Night)
- December 11 - Willie Rushton, 59, comedian, actor, and performer. The Dick Van Dyke Show is an American television Situation comedy which initially aired on CBS from October 3, 1961 to Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Howard Ellsworth Rollins Jr ( October 17 1950 &ndash December 8, 1996) was an American television film and stage Actor In the Heat of the Night is a television series based on the Motion picture, In the Heat of the Night, that ran from 1988 to 1995 Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office William George Rushton, commonly known as Willie Rushton ( 18 August, 1937 in Chelsea London – 11 December, 1996 Cromwell
- December 12 - Larry Gates, soap opera actor (Guiding Light)
Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Larry Gates ( September 24, 1915 - December 12, 1996) was an American actor probably best known for his role as H
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