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.