1952 in Canadian television
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This is a list of Canadian television-related events in 1952.
Events
- The first Canadian urban cable television is launched in London, Ontario.
- August 22-2:30 PM, The CBC tests television broadcasting by airing the opening of the 73rd Canadian National Exhibition.
- September 6—The first television station in Canada, CBC's CBFT in Montreal, Quebec, begins bilingual broadcasting.
- September 8—The second television station in Canada, CBLT in Toronto, Ontario, begins English language broadcasting.
- November 1—Hockey Night in Canada premieres on CBC.
- November 29—CBLT Toronto presents the 40th Grey Cup game, the first time this Canadian football championship was televised.
Debuts
CBC
- September 6—Let's See (1952–1953)
- September 8
- The C.G.E. Show (1952–1959)
- CBC News Magazine (1952-1981)
- September 9—The Big Revue (1952-1953)
- September 10—Detective Quiz (1952)
- September 12—Carica-Tours (1952)
- October 31—CBC Concert (1952)
- November 1—Hockey Night in Canada (1952–present)
- December 26—Crossword Quiz (1952–1953)
- CFL on CBC (1952–2007)
- Open House (1952–1962)
- Sunshine Sketches (1952–1953)
- The Wayne and Shuster Hour (1952)
SRC
- Pépinot et Capucine (1952–1954)
Births
- May 13 - Mary Walsh, actress, comedian and social activist
- June 22 – Graham Greene, actor
Television shows
CBC
- CBC Concert (1952)
- The C.G.E. Show (1952-1959)
- Let's See (1952-1953)
- The Big Revue (1952-1953)
- Detective Quiz (1952)
- Hockey Night in Canada (1952–present)
- Crossword Quiz (1952-1953)
- CBC News Magazine (1952)
- Open House (1952-1962)
- Sunshine Sketches (1952-1953)
- The Wayne and Shuster Hour (1952)
SRC
- Pépinot et Capucine (1952-1954)
Ending this year
CBC
- October 1—Detective Quiz (1952)
- December 19-CBC Concert (1952)
See also
External links
- CBC Directory of Television Series at Queen's University
- List of 1952 Canadian television series at IMDb
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