1991 in television
For the United States network television schedule, see 1991-92 United States network television schedule.
Events
- August 31 - NICAM stereo sound introduced on BBC Television.
- September 20 - The daytime version of Wheel of Fortune airs its last episode after being on television for over 17 years.
- October 16 - The ITV results are announced and take effect starting midnight GMT on January 1, 1993.
- October - BBC World Service Television begins broadcasting via satellite to Asia.
- Channel 5 begins broadcasting in Belize.
- The Museum of Broadcasting, now called the Museum of Television and Radio, moved into its new 17-story building, located a block from its previous location in New York City.
- First television sets with built-in closed-caption display are introduced in the United States.
- Lampsis premieres in Greece on ANT1 (1991-present).
- In Los Angeles, California, Rodney King is severely beaten by Police Officers after leading them on a high speed chase and resisting arrest. The beating is captured on video by observers and portions of the tape are aired repeatedly on television in the US.
- Britney Spears appears on Star Search.
- Minnie Pearl makes her final appearance on Hee Haw.
- Cigar and pipe tobacco adverts are banned from UK television.
~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Events |
| ► | Debuts |
| ► | Television shows |
| ► | Miniseries |
| ► | Ending this year |
| ► | Changes of network affiliation |
| ► | Births |
| ► | Deaths |
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