1975 in Canadian television
The following is a list of events affecting Canadian television in 1975. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches.
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Events
| Date | Event |
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| March 4 | The first day television cameras are allowed in the Parliament of Canada. |
| March 24 | Juno Awards of 1975. |
| September 1 | CKND-TV goes on the air as an independent station. |
| September 16 | The first episode of The Fifth Estate airs on CBC Television. |
| October 12 | Canadian Film Awards. |
Debuts
| Show | Station | Premiere Date |
|---|---|---|
| Science Magazine | CBC Television | January 13 |
| Celebrity Cooks | ||
| Coming Up Rosie | ||
| The Bobby Vinton Show | CTV | September 1 |
| Grand Old Country | September 8 | |
| Sidestreet | CBC Television | September 14 |
| The Fifth Estate | September 16 | |
| King of Kensington | September 25 | |
| The Watson Report | October 9 |
Ending this year
| Show | Station | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss Family Robinson | CTV | January 2 |
| Adrienne at Large | CBC Television | |
| Bandwagon with Bob Francis | March 28 | |
| Dr. Zonk and the Zunkins | April 14 | |
| Arts '73 | June 22 | |
| Barbara Frum | July | |
| Any Woman Can | CTV | September 9 |
| Funny Farm | Unknown | |
| Elwood Glover's Luncheon Date | CBC Television |
Television shows
1950s
- Country Canada (1954–2007)
- CBC News Magazine (1952–1981)
- Circle 8 Ranch (1955–1978)
- The Friendly Giant (1958–1985)
- Hockey Night in Canada (1952–present)
- The National (1954–present)
- Front Page Challenge (1957–1995)
- Wayne and Shuster Show (1958–1989)
1960s
- CTV National News (1961–present)
- Land and Sea (1964–present)
- Man Alive (1967–2000)
- Mr. Dressup (1967–1996)
- The Nature of Things (1960–present, scientific documentary series)
- The Pig and Whistle (1967–1977)
- Question Period (1967–present, news program)
- Reach for the Top (1961–1985)
- Take 30 (1962–1983)
- The Tommy Hunter Show (1965–1992)
- University of the Air (1966–1983)
- W-FIVE (1966–present, newsmagazine program)
1970s
- The Beachcombers (1972–1990)
- Canada AM (1972–present, news program)
- City Lights (1973–1989)
- Definition (1974–1989)
- Excuse My French (1974–1976)
- Headline Hunters (1972–1983)
- House of Pride (1974–1976)
- Howie Meeker's Hockey School (1973–1977)
- Marketplace (1972–present, newsmagazine program)
- Ombudsman (1974–1980)
- This Is the Law (1971–1976)
- This Land (1970–1982)
- V.I.P. (1973–1983)
See also
Television stations
Debuts
| Date | Market | Station | Channel | Affiliation | Notes/References |
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| January 19 | Montreal, Quebec | CIVM-TV | 17 | Télé-Québec | [1] |
| Quebec City, Quebec | CIVQ-TV | 15 | [2] | ||
| August 31 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | CKND-TV | 9 | Independent | [3] |
| September 1 | Calgary, Alberta | CBRT | 9 | CBC Television (O&O) | [4] |
Network affiliation changes
| Date | Market | Station | Channel | Old affiliation | New affiliation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1 | Calgary, Alberta | CFAC-TV (formerly CHCT-TV) |
2 | CBC Television | Independent | [5] |
Closures
| Date | Market | Station | Channel | Affiliation | Notes/References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | KCND-TV | 12 | ABC (secondary) | KCND was licensed to Pembina, North Dakota, along the Canadian border, and serving southern Manitoba, northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. This station was replaced by locally based CKND-TV. |
References
- “CIVM-DT Station History”. Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
- “CIVQ-DT Station History”. Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
- “CKND-DT Station History”. Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
- “CBRT-DT Station History”. Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
- “CICT-DT Station History”. Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
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