1984 in Canadian television
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This is a list of Canadian television-related events from 1984.
Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 21 | 5th Genie Awards. |
| September 1 | New American and Canadian channels launch in Canada, They include CNN, A&E, TLC, MuchMusic, and TSN. |
| September 4 | Live coverage of the 1984 election airs on all the main networks. |
| December 5 | Juno Awards of 1984. |
Debuts
| Show | Station | Premiere Date |
|---|---|---|
| Video Hits | CBC Television | October 1 |
| Danger Bay | October 18 | |
| Global Playhouse | Global | September |
Ending this year
| Show | Station | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| Second City Television | Movie Central | July 17 |
| The Frantics | CBC Television | |
| Take 30 | Unknown | |
| The Joke's on Us | Global |
Births
- July 19 – Andrea Libman, Actress, voice actress and singer
- September 22 – Laura Vandervoort, actress
Television shows
1950s
- Country Canada (1954–2007)
- 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)
- Question Period (1967–present, news program)
- Reach for the Top (1961–1985)
- The Tommy Hunter Show (1965–1992)
- W-FIVE (1966–present, newsmagazine program)
1970s
- The Beachcombers (1972–1990)
- Canada AM (1972–present, news program)
- City Lights (1973–1989)
- Definition (1974–1989)
- the fifth estate (1975–present, newsmagazine program)
- The Littlest Hobo (1979–1985)
- Live It Up! (1978–1990)
- The Mad Dash (1978–1985)
- Marketplace (1972–present, newsmagazine program)
- Smith & Smith (1979–1985)
- You Can't Do That on Television (1979–1990)
- 100 Huntley Street (1977–present, religious program)
1980s
- Bizarre (1980–1985)
- Bumper Stumpers (1987–1990)
- Guess What (1983–1987)
- The Edison Twins (1982–1986)
- Fraggle Rock (1983–1987)
- Hangin' In (1981–1987)
- The Journal (1982–1992)
- Lorne Greene's New Wilderness (1982–1987)
- Seeing Things (1981–1987)
- Snow Job (1983–1985)
- Switchback (1981–1990)
- Today's Special (1982–1987)
- Thrill of a Lifetime (1981–1987)
TV movies
- A Change of Heart
- Hide & Seek
- I Love a Man in Uniform
- Kate Morris, Vice President
- Rough Justice
- Slim Obsession
Television stations
Debuts
| Date | Market | Station | Channel | Affiliation | Notes/References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 9 | Calgary, Alberta | CIAN-TV | 13 | Independent | |
| Unknown | Carleton, Quebec | CIVK-TV | 15 | Télé-Québec | [1] |
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