1990 in Canadian television
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This is a list of Canadian television related events from 1990.
Events[]
| Date | Event |
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| January 22 | The $10,000 Grand Game Jackpot is won on Talk About. |
| March 18 | 11th Genie Awards. |
| 1990 Gemini Awards. | |
| Juno Awards of 1990. | |
| April 19 | The Beachcombers, the longest running drama series in Canadian television history ends after almost 18 years and 387 episodes. |
| May 25 | The final episode of the hit children's sketch show You Can't Do That on Television is shown on CTV with "Inventions". |
| July 2 | Babar airs in Australia for the very first time on ABC TV. |
| July 18 | Johnny Wayne who was part of the comedy duo Wayne and Shuster dies. CBC Television would later air a special to remember both Wayne and Shuster in 1991. |
| September 15 | CTV airs its new Canadian drama Neon Rider. The series will later air on YTV in 1992. |
| October 31 | A brand new supernatural-horror drama for children Are You Afraid of the Dark? begins on YTV on Halloween. |
Debuts[]
| Show | Station | Premiere Date |
|---|---|---|
| Road to Avonlea | CBC Television | January 7 |
| Material World | February 5 | |
| Neon Rider | CTV | September 15 |
| Saying Goodbye | TVOntario | October 23[1] |
| E.N.G. | CTV | October 31 |
| Are You Afraid of the Dark? | YTV | |
| Max Glick | CBC Television | November 5 |
Ending this year[]
| Show | Station | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | Global | January 5 |
| Live It Up! | CTV | |
| Danger Bay | CBC Television | March 5 |
| Talk About | March 16 | |
| You Can't Do That on Television | CTV | May 25 |
| T. and T. | Global | May 26 |
| The Campbells | CTV Television Network | September |
| The Beachcombers | CBC Television | December 12 |
| Bumper Stumpers | Global | December 28 |
| Switchback | CBC Television | Unknown |
Television shows[]
1950s[]
- Country Canada (1954–2007)
- Hockey Night in Canada (1952–present)
- The National (1954–present)
- Front Page Challenge (1957–1995)
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)
- The Tommy Hunter Show (1965–1992)
- W-FIVE (1966–present, newsmagazine program)
1970s[]
- Canada AM (1972–present, news program)
- the fifth estate (1975–present, newsmagazine program)
- Marketplace (1972–present, newsmagazine program)
- 100 Huntley Street (1977–present, religious program)
1980s[]
- Adrienne Clarkson Presents (1988–1999)
- Beetlejuice the animated series (1989-1991)
- CityLine (1987–present, news program)
- CODCO (1987–1993)
- The Comedy Mill (1986–1991)
- Degrassi High (1989–1991)
- Fashion File (1989–2009)
- Fred Penner's Place (1985–1997)
- Good Rockin' Tonite (1989–1992)
- Katts and Dog (1988–1993)
- The Kids in the Hall (1989–1994)
- The Journal (1982–1992)
- Just For Laughs (1988–present)
- Midday (1985–2000)
- My Secret Identity (1988–1991)
- On the Road Again (1987–2007)
- The Raccoons (1985–1992)
- Road to Avonlea (1989–1996)
- Street Legal (1987–1994)
- Super Dave (1987–1991)
- Talk About (1988-1990)
- Under the Umbrella Tree (1986–1993)
- Venture (1985–2007)
- Video Hits (1984–1993)
TV movies[]
- The Mills of Power (Les Tisserands du pouvoir) - English version
Television stations[]
Network affiliation changes[]
| Date | Market | Station | Channel | Old affiliation | New affiliation | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Bellingham, Washington, USA (Vancouver, British Columbia) |
KVOS-TV | 12 | Independent | Citytv (secondary) (retains independent status on primary basis) |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Antonia Zerbisias, "What do you say to a friend who has lost a loved one?". Toronto Star, October 23, 1990.
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