1959 in Canadian television explained

The following is a list of events affecting Canadian television in 1959. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches.

Notable events

• The CBC Television's cross-country television microwave network was extended to Newfoundland and Labrador.^[1]

Television shows

Debuts

• Chez Hélène (1959-1973)

Programs on-air this year

• Country Canada (1954-2007)
• CBC News Magazine (1952-1981)
• The National (1954–present)
• The C.G.E. Show (1952-1959)
• Chez Hélène (1959-1973)
• Circle 8 Ranch (1955-1978)
• The Friendly Giant (1958-1985)
• Front Page Challenge (1957-1995)
• Hockey Night in Canada (1952–present)
• Maggie Muggins (1955–1962)
• Open House (1952-1962)
• Wayne and Shuster Show (1958-1989)

Television stations

Debuts

Date	Market	Station	Channel	Affiliation	Ref.
January 15			5	CBC Television
June 17	Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador	CBYT	5	CBC Television (via CBHT/Halifax, NS)	Shut down July 31, 2012
July 7	Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan		4	CBC Television	Shut down July 31, 1978
October 17			5
October 18			8	CBC Television
December 21			11

See also

• • 1959 in Canada 1959 in television

External links

• List of 1959 Canadian television series at IMDb

Notes and References

1. http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/evolution-broadcaster “Evolution of a Broadcaster: CBC’s First 75 Years”