1979 in Brazilian television explained

This is a list of Brazilian television related events from 1979.

Television shows

1970s

• Turma da Mônica (1976–present)
• Sítio do Picapau Amarelo (1977–1986)

Networks and services

Launches

Network	Type	Launch date	Notes	Source
TV Tropical	Terrestrial	15 March
NSC TV	Terrestrial	Unknown

Closures

Births

• 5 March - Érico Brás, actor, singer & comedian
• 20 June - Marcos Mion, TV host, actor & entrepreneur
• 19 July - Ellen Rocche, actress & model
• 28 August - Guilherme Winter, actor
• 14 September - Ricardo Pereira, actor, model & TV host
• 22 October - Júlio Rocha, actor

See also

• 1979 in Brazil