1957 in Canadian television
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This is a list of Canadian television-related events in 1957.
Notable events
Births
| Date | Name | Notability |
|---|---|---|
| September 19 | Mark Acheson | Actor, voice actor |
Television programs
Debuts
- Front Page Challenge (1957–1995)
- Bobino (1957–1985)
Programs on-air this year
CBC
- Country Canada (1954–2007)
- CBC News Magazine (1952–1981)
- The National (1954–present)
- The C.G.E. Show (1952–1959)
- Circle 8 Ranch (1955–1978)
- Front Page Challenge (1957–1995)
- Hockey Night in Canada (1952–present)
- Maggie Muggins (1955–1962)
- Open House (1952–1962)
Television stations
Debuts
| Date | Market | Station | Channel | Affiliation | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17 | Quebec City, Quebec | CKMI-TV | 5 | CBC Television | |
| April 8 | Kamloops, British Columbia | CFCR-TV | 4 | ||
| September 14 | Medicine Hat, Alberta | CHAT-TV | 6 | ||
| September 21 | Kelowna, British Columbia | CHBC-TV | 2 | ||
| December 11 | Red Deer, Alberta | CHCA-TV | 6 | ||
| December 23 | Swift Current, Saskatchewan | CJFB-TV | 5 | ||
| December 25 | Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec | CKRN-TV | 7 | Radio-Canada (primary) CBC Television (secondary) |
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Network affiliation changes
| Date | Market | Station | Channel | Old affiliation | New affiliation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17 | Quebec City, Quebec | CFCM-TV | 4 | CBC Television | Radio-Canada | |
See also
References
External links
- CBC Directory of Television Series at Queen’s University (Archived March 4, 2016)
- List of 1957 Canadian television series at IMDb
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