Today marks the 65th anniversary of the premiere of Kraft Television Theatre on NBC. The first episode aired on Wednesday, May 7th, 1947.
Category: Anniversaries
First National TV Guide Published 59 Years Ago Today
The very first issue of the national TV Guide magazine was published 59 years ago today on April 3rd, 1953. Desi Arnaz, Jr. was on the cover.
50th Anniversary of Mercury-Atlas 6
NASA’s Mercury-Atlas 6 mission celebrates its 50th anniversary today. The networks spent at least $3 million to cover the mission in February 1962.
50th Anniversary of A Tour of the White House
Almost 25 million viewers joined the First Lady for “A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy” aired on CBS and NBC on February 12th, 1962.
CBS Eye Turns 60
The iconic CBS Eye turns 60 today. It made its very first television appearance on Saturday, October 20th, 1951.
45 Years of Star Trek
Star Trek celebrates its 45th anniversary today. Were you watching back in 1966 when the very first episode aired on NBC?