1980 in Canadian television

The following is a list of events affecting Canadian television in 1980. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches.

List of years in Canadian television

Events

DateEvent
February 18The first Royal Canadian Air Farce television special airs on CBC Television.
Live coverage of the 1980 Canadian election airs on all the main networks.
March 20The 1st genie awards aired on CBC Television.
April 2Juno Awards of 1980.
May 20Live coverage of the 1980 Quebec referendum airs on all the main television network.

Debuts

ShowStationPremiere Date
The Alan Thicke Show CTV September 18
Bizarre
North America: Growth of a Continent TVOntario
Home Fires CBC Television November 9

Ending this year

ShowStationCancelled
King of Kensington CBC Television March 13
Ombudsman April 20
Canadian Express September 12
Cities Unknown
Parlez-moi TVOntario

Television shows

1950s

1960s

1970s

TV movies

  • Harvest
  • Lyon's Den
  • Maintain the Right
  • A Question of the Sixth
  • War Brides
  • The Winnings of Frankie Walls
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Television stations

Debuts

Date Market Station Channel Affiliation Notes/References
Unknown Kenora, Ontario CJBN-TV 13 CTV

See also

References


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