1943 in television
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See also: 1942 in television, other events of 1943, 1944 in television and the list of 'years in television'.
Events
- December 23 - The first complete opera, Hansel and Gretel, is telecast, by WRGB in Schenectady.
- The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is formed.
Debuts
- The Voice of Firestone Televues (1943-1947; renamed The Voice of Firestone, running from 1949 to 1963).
Births
- January 1 - Don Novello, actor, Saturday Night Live.
- January 13 - Richard Moll, actor.
- February 27 - Mary Frann, actress (d. 1998).
- March 18 - Kevin Dobson, actor.
- March 29 - Eric Idle, comedian.
- May 5 - Michael Palin, comedian.
- May 24 - Gary Burghoff, actor.
- May 27 - Bruce Weitz, actor.
- May 31 - Sharon Gless, actress.
- June 16 - Joan Van Ark, actress.
- July 31 - Susan Flannery, actress.
- August 2 - Max Wright, actor.
- October 8 - Chevy Chase, actor, Saturday Night Live.
- November 20 - Veronica Hamel, actress.
- December 23 - Harry Shearer, actor, Saturday Night Live, Spinal Tap, The Simpsons.