1984 in television
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See also: 1983 in television, other events of 1984, 1985 in television and the list of 'years in television'.
For the American network television schedule, please see 1984-85 American network television schedule.
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Events
- January 4 - Patricia Phoenix leaves Coronation Street for the second and final time as Elsie Tanner goes to live with old flame Bill Gregory in Portugal.
- January 9 - Clara Peller is featured in the "Where's the Beef?" commercial campaign for Wendy's for the first time.
- January 22 - Apple Computer launches its Apple Macintosh with its famous half-time Super Bowl commercial.
- January 28 - singer Michael Jackson's hair catches fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial.
- May 18 - Bobby Ewing finds himself in the crossfire as a rival tries to gun down his brother J.R. on the season finale of Dallas
- August 31 - MuchMusic launches in Canada.
- September 1 - TSN launches in Canada.
- September 23 - British single TV drama play Threads premieres on BBC.
- December 28 - The American soap opera The Edge of Night airs its final episode (#7420).
- After several years off the air, Jeopardy! returns to television with a new host (Alex Trebek) in syndication.
- Prime Minister Bob Hawke and opposition leader Andrew Peacock participate in the first televised Australian Federal Election debate.
- Batibot premieres on GMA in the Philippines as Sesame!.
Debuts
- January 4 - Night Court premieres (1984-1992).
- January 16 - Mother and Son premieres on ABC in Australia (1984-1994).
- March 19 - Kate and Allie premieres on CBS (1984-1989).
- July 30 - Santa Barbara premieres on NBC (1984-1993).
- September 16 - Punky Brewster premieres on NBC (1984-1986, 1987-1988).
- September 19 - Highway to Heaven premieres on NBC (1984-1989).
- September 20 - The Cosby Show debuts on NBC (1984-1992).
- September 20 - Who's the Boss? premieres on ABC (1984-1992).
- September 22 - Cover Up premieres (1984-1985).
- September 28 - Miami Vice premieres on NBC (1984-1989).
- September 30 - Murder, She Wrote, starring Hollywood veteran Angela Lansbury, premieres on CBS (1984-1996).
- September 30 - Tales from the Darkside premieres (1984-1988).
- October - The Bill premieres in the UK (1984-present).
- The Gillies Report premieres on ABC in Australia (1984-1985).
Television shows
- Meet the Press (1947-present).
- Candid Camera (1948-present).
- Come Dancing (UK) (1949-1995).
- Truth or Consequences (1950-1988).
- Search for Tomorrow (1951-1986).
- American Bandstand (1952-1989).
- Guiding Light (1952-present).
- The Today Show (1952-present).
- Panorama (UK) (1953-present).
- Face the Nation (1954-present).
- The Tonight Show (1954-present).
- This Is Your Life (UK) (1955-2003).
- As the World Turns (1956-present).
- What the Papers Say (UK) (1956-present).
- The Sky at Night (UK) (1957-present).
- Blue Peter (UK) (1958-present).
- Grandstand (UK) (1958-present).
- Coronation Street (UK) (1960-present).
- Four Corners (Australia) (1961-present).
- The Late Late Show (Ireland) (1962-present).
- Doctor Who (UK) (1963-1989, 1996, 2005-present).
- General Hospital (1963-present).
- Another World (1964-1999).
- Crossroads (UK) (1964-1988, 2001-2003).
- Top of the Pops (UK) (1964-present).
- Days of Our Lives (1965-present).
- World of Sport (UK) (1965-1985).
- Play School (1966-present).
- The Money Programme (UK) (1966-present).
- 60 Minutes (1968-present).
- One Life to Live (1968-present).
- Hee Haw (1969-1993).
- Sesame Street (1969-present).
- The Benny Hill Show (UK) (1969-1989).
- All My Children (1970-present).
- Monday Night Football (1970-present).
- Masterpiece Theatre (1971-present).
- Whistle Test (UK) (1971-1987).
- Soul Train (1971-present).
- Are You Being Served? (UK) (1972-1985).
- Emmerdale Farm (UK) (1972-present).
- John Craven's Newsround (UK) (1972-present).
- The Price Is Right (1972-present).
- Last of the Summer Wine (UK) (1973-present).
- Match Game—Hollywood Squares Hour (1962-1969, 1973-1984, 1990-1991, 1998-1999).
- Schoolhouse Rock! (1973-1986).
- Superstars (UK) (1973-1985, 2003-2005).
- The Young and the Restless (1973-present).
- Countdown (Australia) (1974-1987).
- Derrick (1974-1998).
- Wish You Were Here...? (UK) (1974-present).
- Good Morning America (1975-present).
- Jim'll Fix It (UK) (1975-1994).
- Ryan's Hope (1975-1989).
- Saturday Night Live (1975-present).
- the fifth estate (Canada) (1975-present).
- The Jeffersons (1975-1985).
- Wheel of Fortune (1975-present).
- Alice (1976-1985).
- Family Feud (1976-1985, 1988-1995, 1999-present).
- The P.T.L. Club (1976-1987).
- The Love Boat (1977-1986).
- 20/20 (1978-present).
- 3-2-1 (UK) (1978-1987).
- Battle of the Planets (1978-1985).
- Dallas (1978-1991).
- Diff'rent Strokes (1978-1986).
- Grange Hill (UK) (1978-present).
- Benson (1979-1986).
- Knots Landing (1979-1993).
- The Dukes of Hazzard (1979-1985).
- The Facts of Life (1979-1988).
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979-1986).
- You Can't Do That on Television (Canada) (1979-1990).
- This Old House (1980-present).
- Magnum, P.I. (1980-1988).
- Solid Gold (1980-1988).
- Too Close for Comfort (1980-1986).
- Dynasty (1981-1989).
- Entertainment Tonight (1981-present).
- Falcon Crest (1981-1990).
- Gimme a Break! (1981-1987).
- Hill Street Blues (1981-1987).
- Simon & Simon (1981-1988).
- The Fall Guy (1981-1986).
- Today's Special (Canada) (1981-1987).
- What Now (1982-present)
- Timewatch (UK) (1982-present)
- Cagney & Lacey (1982-1988).
- Capitol (1982-1987).
- Cheers (1982-1993).
- Fame (1982-1987).
- Family Ties (1982-1989).
- Knight Rider (1982-1986).
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982-1993).
- Newhart (1982-1990).
- Remington Steele (1982-1987).
- Silver Spoons (1982-1987).
- St. Elsewhere (1982-1988).
- The Journal (Canada) (1982-1992).
- Fraggle Rock (1983-1988).
- Loving (1983-1995).
- Mama's Family (1983-1984, 1986-1990).
- Press Your Luck (1983-1986).
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983-1987).
- The A-Team (1983-1987).
- Tucker's Luck (UK) (1983-1985).
- Webster (1983-1989).
- Jeopardy! (1964-1975, 1984-present).
- The Jetsons (1962-1963, 1984-1985, 1987).
Ending this year
- August - Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972-1984).
- September - Kingswood Country (Australia) (1980-1984).
- Captain Kangaroo (1955-1984).
- The Edge of Night (1956-1984).
- Play for Today (UK) (1970-1984).
- Happy Days (1974-1984).
- The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast (1974-1984).
- One Day at a Time (1975-1984).
- Tattletales (1974-1978, 1982-1984).
- Second City Television (SCTV) (Canada) (1976-1984).
- Fantasy Island (1977-1984).
- Three's Company (1977-1984).
- Real People (1979-1984).
- That's Incredible! (1980-1984).
- The Other 'Arf (UK) (1980-1984).
- The Young Ones (UK) (1982, 1984).
- Australia, You're Standing in It (Australia) (1983-1984).
- The Dukes (1983-1984).
Births
- March 20 - Christy Carlson Romano, actress.
- March 28 - Nikki Sanderson, actress.
- April 8 - Kirsten Storms, actress.
- April 22 - Michelle Ryan, actress.
- June 13 - Phillip Van Dyke, voice actor ("Arnold" from Hey Arnold! in 1997-1999).
- September 23 - Anneliese van der Pol, actress.
Deaths
- March 1 - Jackie Coogan, actor, Uncle Fester in The Addams Family.
- March 24 - Sam Jaffe, actor, co-starred in Ben Casey.
- May 4 - Jack Barry, game show host.
- May 4 - Diana Dors, British actress.
- May 16 - Andy Kaufman, comedian.
- June 15 - Ned Glass, actor.
- October 18 - Jon-Erik Hexum, actor, accidentally shot himself on set of TV series Cover Up.