1962 in Canadian television
The following is a list of events affecting Canadian television in 1962. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches.
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Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 26 | Canadian Television Network (CTN) changes its name to CTV. |
| The first CFL game airs on CTV. | |
| The 1962 Canadian Film Awards. | |
| June 18 | Coverage of the 1962 federal election airs on CBC and CTV. This is the first federal election to air on CTV. |
| December 21 | CBKT goes on the air as a CBC affiliate. |
Debuts
| Show | Station | Premiere Date |
|---|---|---|
| 20/20 | CBC Television | April 22 |
| Scarlett Hill | September 17 | |
| Flashback | September 23 | |
| Music Hop | October 1 | |
| Network | CTV | |
| The Pierre Berton Show | Unknown | |
| To Tell the Truth | ||
| People in Conflict | ||
| Take 30 | ||
| Ballads and Bards | CBC Television |
Ending this year
| Show | Station | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| Maggie Muggins | CBC Television | June 27 |
| A Case for the Court | Unknown | |
| Club 6 | ||
| Open House | ||
| Cross Canada Barndance | CTV | |
| Showdown | ||
| Twenty Questions | ||
| West Coast |
Births
- August 29 - Ian James Corlett, voice actor, writer, musician, author and producer
Television shows
1950s
- Country Canada (1954–2007)
- CBC News Magazine (1952–1981)
- Chez Hélène (1959–1973)
- Circle 8 Ranch (1955–1978)
- Don Messer's Jubilee (1957–1969)
- The Friendly Giant (1958–1985)
- Hockey Night in Canada (1952–present)
- The National (1954–present)
- Front Page Challenge (1957–1995)
- Wayne and Shuster Show (1958–1989)
1960s
- A Kin to Win (1961–1964)
- CTV National News (1961–present)
- The Nature of Things (1960–present, scientific documentary series)
- Razzle Dazzle (1961–1966)
- Reach for the Top (1961–1985)
- Singalong Jubilee (1961–1974)
- Take a Chance (1961–1965)
- Telepoll (1961–1965)
TV movies
Television stations
Debuts
| Date | Market | Station | Channel | Affiliation | Notes/References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 14 | Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec | CKRT-TV | 7 | Radio-Canada | |
| November 1 | Terrace, British Columbia | CFTK-TV | 3 | CBC | |
Network affiliation changes
| Date | Market | Station | Channel | Old affiliation | New affiliation | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25 | Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan | CHAB-TV | 4 | CBC | CTV | |
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See also
References
External links
- CBC Directory of Television Series at Queen’s University (Archived March 4, 2016)
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