1961 in French television explained

This is a list of French television related events from 1961.

Events

• 18 February – Jean-Paul Mauric is selected to represent France at the 1961 Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Printemps, avril carillonne". He is selected to be the sixth French Eurovision entry during a national final.
• 18 March – The 6th Eurovision Song Contest is held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes. Luxembourg wins the contest with the song "Nous les amoureux" performed by Jean-Claude Pascal.

Debuts

• Chambre noire
• 13 December – Les Coulisses de l'exploit (1961–1972)

Television shows

1940s

• Le Jour du Seigneur (1949–present)

1950s

• Art et magie de la cuisine
• Cinq colonnes à la une
• Discorama
• Magazine féminin (1952–1970)
• Lectures pour tous (1953–1968)
• La Piste aux étoiles (1956–1978)
• Voyage sans passeport (1957–1969)

1960s

• La Tête et les Jambes (1960–1978)

Ending this year

• Le Club du jeudi (1950–1961)

Networks and services

Closures

Births

• 2 April – Marie-Ange Nardi, television presenter
• 5 December – Annie Pujol, television presenter

See also

• 1961 in France
• List of French films of 1961