1959 in Canadian television

The following is a list of events affecting Canadian television in 1959. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches.

Notable events

• The CBC Television's cross-country television microwave network was extended to Newfoundland and Labrador.

Births

Television shows

Debuts

• Chez Hélène (1959-1973)

Programs on-air this year

• ' (1954-2007)
• CBC News Magazine (1952-1981)
• ' (1954–present)
• The C.G.E. Show (1952-1959)
• Chez Hélène (1959-1973)
• Circle 8 Ranch (1955-1978)
• The Friendly Giant (1958-1985)
• Front Page Challenge (1957-1995)
• Hockey Night in Canada (1952–present)
• Maggie Muggins (1955–1962)
• Open House (1952-1962)
• Wayne and Shuster Show (1958-1989)

Television stations

Debuts

See also

• 1959 in Canada
• 1959 in television

References

External links

• List of 1959 Canadian television series at IMDb