1984 in television
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This is a list of television-related events in 1984.
For the American network television schedule, please see 1984-85 American network television schedule.
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[edit] Events
- January 2 - RTL Television commences broadcasting to audiences in Luxembourg and Germany.
- January 4 - Patricia Phoenix leaves Coronation Street for the second and final time as Elsie Tanner goes to live with old flame Bill Gregory in Portugal.
- January 9 - Clara Peller is featured in the "Where's the Beef?" commercial campaign for Wendy's for the first time.
- January 22 - Apple Computer launches its Apple Macintosh with its famous half-time Super Bowl commercial.
- January 28 - singer Michael Jackson's hair catches fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial.
- March 16 - Peter Davison's last serial as the Fifth Doctor in Doctor Who, 'The Caves of Androzani', finishes; Colin Baker becomes the Sixth Doctor in the same episode.
- May 18 - Bobby Ewing finds himself in the crossfire as a rival tries to gun down his brother J.R. on the season finale of Dallas.
- May 19 - CBS tapes the Michael Larson episodes of Press Your Luck in which Larson wins $110,237 in cash and prizes.
- August 31 - MuchMusic launches in Canada.
- September 1 - TSN launches in Canada.
- September 1 - The Childrens Channel Launches In The UK
- September 17 - Jeopardy! returns to television with a new host (Alex Trebek) in syndication.
- September 23 - British single TV drama play Threads premieres on BBC.
- Prime Minister Bob Hawke and opposition leader Andrew Peacock participate in the first televised Australian Federal Election debate.
- Batibot premieres on GMA in the Philippines as Sesame!.
- ABC purchases a majority stake of the ESPN networks and franchises.
[edit] Debuts
- January 4 - Night Court premieres (1984–1992).
- January 16 - Mother and Son premieres on ABC in Australia (1984–1994).
- February 4 - Choudenshi Bioman premieres on TV-Asahi (1984-1985).
- March 19 - Kate and Allie premieres on CBS (1984–1989).
- April 9 - Thomas and Friends 1984-present
- April 24 - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes premieres on ITV in the UK (1984–1988, 1991–1994).
- July 2 - Scrabble premieres on NBC hosted by Chuck Woolery (1984–1990, 1993).
- July 30 - Santa Barbara premieres on NBC (1984–1993).
- September 15 - Muppet Babies premieres on CBS's Saturday morning lineup (1984-1992)
- September 16 - Punky Brewster premieres on NBC (1984–1986, 1987–1988).
- September 16 - Miami Vice premieres on NBC (1984–1990).
- September 17 - Let's Make a Deal returns with all new shows and Monty Hall continues as host.
- Jeopardy! premieres in Syndication, now hosted by Alex Trebek (1984— )
- September 18 - Hunter premieres on NBC
- September 19 - Highway to Heaven premieres on NBC (1984–1989).
- September 20 - The Cosby Show debuts on NBC (1984–1992).
- Who's the Boss? premieres on ABC (1984–1992).
- September 22 - Cover Up premieres (1984–1985).
- September 24 - Super Password premieres on NBC hosted by Bert Convy (1984–1989)
- September 30 - Murder, She Wrote, starring Hollywood veteran Angela Lansbury, premieres on CBS (1984–1996).
- September 30 - Tales from the Darkside premieres (1984–1988).
- October - The Bill premieres in the UK (1984— ).
- October 8 - Trivia Trap premieres on ABC (1984–1985).
- The Gillies Report premieres on ABC in Australia (1984–1985).
- Midday (TV series) premieres (1984–2000).
[edit] Miniseries
- Celebrity
- Fatal Vision
- Bodyline
[edit] Television shows
[edit] 1940s
- Meet the Press (1947— )
- Candid Camera (1948— )
- Come Dancing (UK) (1949–1995)
[edit] 1950s
- Truth or Consequences (1950–1988)
- Search for Tomorrow (1951–1986)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951— )
- American Bandstand (1952–1989)
- Guiding Light (1952— )
- The Today Show (1952— )
- Panorama (UK) (1953— )
- Face the Nation (1954— )
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
- This Is Your Life (UK) (1955–2003)
- As the World Turns (1956— )
- What the Papers Say (UK) (1956— )
- The Sky at Night (UK) (1957— )
- Blue Peter (UK) (1958— )
- Grandstand (UK) (1958— )
[edit] 1960s
- Coronation Street (UK) (1960— )
- Four Corners (Australia) (1961— )
- It's Academic (1961— )
- The Late Late Show (Ireland) (1962— )
- Doctor Who (UK) (1963–1989, 1996, 2005— )
- General Hospital (1963— )
- Another World (1964–1999)
- Crossroads (UK) (1964–1988, 2001–2003)
- Top of the Pops (UK) (1964— )
- Days of Our Lives (1965— )
- World of Sport (UK) (1965–1985)
- Play School (1966— )
- The Money Programme (UK) (1966— )
- 60 Minutes (1968— )
- One Life to Live (1968— )
- Hee Haw (1969–1993)
- Sesame Street (1969— )
- The Benny Hill Show (UK) (1969–1989)
[edit] 1970s
- All My Children (1970— )
- Monday Night Football (1970–2005)
- Masterpiece Theatre (1971— )
- Whistle Test (UK) (1971–1987)
- Soul Train (1971— )
- Are You Being Served? (UK) (1972–1985)
- Emmerdale Farm (UK) (1972— )
- John Craven's Newsround (UK) (1972— )
- The Price Is Right (1972— )
- Last of the Summer Wine (UK) (1973— )
- Match Game—Hollywood Squares Hour (1962–1969, 1973–1984, 1990–1991, 1998–1999)
- Schoolhouse Rock! (1973–1986)
- Superstars (UK) (1973–1985, 2003–2005)
- The Young and the Restless (1973— )
- Countdown (Australia) (1974–1987)
- Derrick (1974–1998)
- Wish You Were Here...? (UK) (1974— )
- Arena (UK) (1975— )
- Good Morning America (1975— )
- Jim'll Fix It (UK) (1975–1994)
- Ryan's Hope (1975–1989)
- Saturday Night Live (1975— )
- the fifth estate (Canada) (1975— )
- The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
- Wheel of Fortune (1975— )
- Alice (1976–1985)
- Family Feud (1976–1985, 1988–1995, 1999— )
- The P.T.L. Club (1976–1987)
- The Love Boat (1977–1986)
- 20/20 (1978— )
- 3-2-1 (UK) (1978–1987)
- Battle of the Planets (1978–1985)
- Dallas (1978–1991)
- Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
- Grange Hill (UK) (1978— )
- Benson (1979–1986)
- Knots Landing (1979–1993)
- Tales of the Unexpected (UK) (1979–1985, 1987–1988)
- The Dukes of Hazzard (1979–1985)
- The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979–1986)
- You Can't Do That on Television (Canada) (1979–1990)
- Antiques Roadshow (UK) (1979— )
- Nightline (1979— )
- This Old House (1979— )
[edit] 1980s
- Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
- Solid Gold (1980–1988)
- Too Close for Comfort (1980–1986)
- Dynasty (1981–1989)
- Entertainment Tonight (1981— )
- Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
- Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
- Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
- Simon & Simon (1981–1988)
- The Fall Guy (1981–1986)
- Today's Special (Canada) (1981–1987)
- What Now (1982— )
- Timewatch (UK) (1982— )
- Cagney & Lacey (1982–1988)
- Capitol (1982–1987)
- Cheers (1982–1993)
- Fame (1982–1987)
- Family Ties (1982–1989)
- Knight Rider (1982–1986)
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
- Newhart (1982–1990)
- Remington Steele (1982–1987)
- Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
- St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
- The Journal (Canada) (1982–1992)
- Fraggle Rock (1983–1988)
- Loving (1983–1995)
- Mama's Family (1983–1985, 1986–1990)
- Press Your Luck (1983–1986)
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983–1987)
- The A-Team (1983–1987)
- Tucker's Luck (UK) (1983–1985)
- Webster (1983–1989)
- Jeopardy! (1964–1975, 1984— )
- The Jetsons (1962–1963, 1984–1985, 1987)
- Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends(1984— )
[edit] Ending this year
- Australia, You're Standing in It (Australia) (1983–1984)
- Captain Kangaroo (1955–December 8, 1984)
- The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast (1974–1984)
- The Dukes (1983–1984)
- The Edge of Night (1956–December 28, 1984)
- Fantasy Island (1977–August 18, 1984)
- Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972–August 1984)
- Happy Days (1974–July 12, 1984)
- Kingswood Country (Australia) (1980–September 1984)
- One Day at a Time (1975–September 2, 1984)
- The Other 'Arf (UK) (1980–1984)
- Play for Today (UK) (1970–1984)
- Real People (1979–July 4, 1984)
- Second City Television (SCTV) (Canada) (1976–1984)
- Tattletales (1974–1978, 1982–June 1, 1984)
- That's Incredible! (1980–April 30, 1984)
- Three's Company (1977–September 18, 1984)
- The Young Ones (UK) (1982, 1984)
[edit] Births
- January 2 - Bryony Afferson, actress
- March 20 - Christy Carlson Romano, actress
- March 28 - Nikki Sanderson, actress
- April 8 - Kirsten Storms, actress
- April 22 - Michelle Ryan, actress
- June 13 - Phillip Van Dyke, voice actor ("Arnold" from Hey Arnold! in 1997-1999)
- September 23 - Anneliese van der Pol, actress
[edit] Deaths
- March 1 - Jackie Coogan, actor, Uncle Fester in The Addams Family
- March 24 - Sam Jaffe, actor, co-starred as Dr. Zorba in Ben Casey
- May 4 - Jack Barry, game show host/producer
- May 4 - Diana Dors, British actress
- May 16 - Andy Kaufman, comedian, played Latka Gravas on Taxi
- June 15 - Ned Glass, actor
- October 18 - Jon-Erik Hexum shot himself in a freak accident on the set of the TV series Cover Up