1958 in Canadian television

none 1958 Canadian television The following is a list of events affecting Canadian television in 1958. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches. Notable events February 2019 The Board of Broadcast Governors (BBG) was established to be the “watchdog” of Canadian broadcasting under the new Broadcasting Act of 1958. The formation of the BBG, prompted by public demand for alternative programming choices, led to the establishment of “second” television stations in eight cities across the country.“Evolution of a Broadcaster: CBC’s First 75 Years”. Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved February 3, 2019. The CBC's first live coast-to-coast live television broadcast was aired after the cross-country microwave network was completed thanks to the cooperation with Bell Media, opening 6400 km worth of microwave links carrying television signals, teletype messages, and telephone calls. Births Date Name NotabilityJanuary 10Terrence ScammellVoice actorSeptember 8Stevie VallanceVoice actress (Madeline) Television shows Debuts Canadian Bandstand (1958–19??, CKCO-TV) March 30 - The Friendly Giant (1958-1985, CBC) Wayne and Shuster Show (1958–1989, CBC) Programs on-air this year Country Canada (1954-2007) CBC News Magazine (1952-1981) The National (1954–present) The C.G.E. Show (1952-1959) Circle 8 Ranch (1955-1978) The Friendly Giant (1958-1985) Front Page Challenge (1957-1995) Hockey Night in Canada (1952–present) Maggie Muggins (1955–1962) Open House (1952-1962) Wayne and Shuster Show (1958-1989) Television stations Debuts Date Market Station Channel Affiliation Ref./Notes January 27 Prince Albert, Saskatchewan CKBI-TV 5 CBC Television April 15 Trois-Rivieres, Quebec CKTM-TV 13 Radio-Canada June 19 Yorkton, Saskatchewan CKOS-TV 3 CBC Television August 19 Matane, Quebec CKBL-TV 6 Radio Canada Now CBGAT See also 1958 in Canada 1958 in television References External links CBC Directory of Television Series at Queen’s University (Archived March 4, 2016) List of 1958 Canadian television series at IMDb October 2021 1958