1994 in Brazilian television
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This is a list of Brazilian television related events from 1994.
Events
- 1 May - The Brazilian channels, Globo and Bandeirantes, gain the most viewers due to the death of the three-time Formula 1 champion Ayrton Senna, who suffered the car accident at the Tamburello curve.[1]
- 6 May - Globo Repórter airs a special program in tribute to Ayrton Senna.[2]
- 1 June - TV Fronteira signs on in Presidente Prudente, replacing the TV Modelo relay station.
- 17 July - Brazil beat Italy 3–2 on penalties to win the 1994 World Cup at Pasadena, California in the United States.
Debuts
- 9 May - Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum (1994–1997)[3]
Television shows
1970s
- Turma da Mônica (1976–present)
Networks and services
Launches
| Network | Type | Launch date | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV Fronteira | Terrestrial | 1 June | ||
| HBO Brasil | Cable and satellite | 1 July | ||
| Star Channel | Cable television | 17 September | ||
| Discovery Channel Brazil | Cable television | 25 September |
