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1959 In French Television
This is a list of French television related events from 1959. Events *11 March - The 4th Eurovision Song Contest is held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes. Netherlands wins the contest with the song "Een beetje" performed by Teddy Scholten. Television shows Debuts * Discorama * Cinq colonnes à la une 1940s *''Le Jour du Seigneur'' (1949–present) 1950s * A la découverte des Français *'' Le Club du jeudi'' (1950-1961) *''Magazine féminin'' (1952-1970) *'' Lectures pour tous'' (1953-1968) *'' La Boîte à sel'' (1955-1960) *'' La Piste aux étoiles'' (1956-1978) *''Voyage sans passeport'' (1957-1969) Networks and services Launches Conversions and rebrandings Closures See also *1959 in France Events from the year 1959 in France. Incumbents *President: Rene Coty (until 8 January), Charles de Gaulle (starting 8 January) *Prime Minister: Charles de Gaulle (until 8 January), Michel Debré (starting 8 January) Events *8 January – Ch ... * L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Television
Television in France was introduced in 1931, Timeline of the introduction of television in countries, when the first experimental broadcasts began. Colour television was introduced in October 1967 on France 2, La Deuxième Chaîne. Digital terrestrial television The digital terrestrial television platform was launched on 31 March 2005 after a short testing period. Like Freeview (UK), Freeview in the UK, it provides many new channels, as well as the current terrestrial television stations. Like the rest of Europe, France uses the DVB-T transmission technology. The 13 first digital free channels were launched on 31 March 2005. In October, 4 additional free channels were added: the 24h news channels BFM TV and I-Télé, the music and entertainment youth channel Europe 2 TV, and the free children channel Gulli, joint-venture between Lagardère Active and France Télévisions. Pay channels were progressively added until 2006: TPS Star, Paris Première, Canal+ Sport (France), Canal+ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A La Découverte Des Français
''A la découverte des Français'' is a documentary series directed by Jean-Claude Bergeret with Jacques Krier, hosted by Étienne Lalou, broadcast from April 5, 1957 to May 11, 1960 on RTF Television. The show was a 14 episode which covered everyday French lives of Fisherman and miners etc. References 1957 French television series debuts 1960 French television series endings 1950s French television series French-language television shows French documentary television series {{France-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1959 In France
Events from the year 1959 in France. Incumbents *President: Rene Coty (until 8 January), Charles de Gaulle (starting 8 January) *Prime Minister: Charles de Gaulle (until 8 January), Michel Debré (starting 8 January) Events *8 January – Charles de Gaulle inaugurated as the first president of French Fifth Republic. *2 December – The Malpasset Dam collapses and floods the town of Fréjus, killing 412. Arts and literature *11 March – Eurovision Song Contest held in Cannes. *29 October – Astérix the Gaul makes a first appearance in the first regular issue of the comic magazine '' Pilote''. Sport *25 June – 1959 Tour de France begins. *18 July – 1959 Tour de France ends, won by Federico Bahamontes of Spain, the first Spanish cyclist to win the Tour de France. Births *1 January – Michel Onfray, philosopher and author *7 February – Christine Angot, novelist and playwright *18 March – Luc Besson, film director, writer and producer *1 May – Yasmina Reza, playwr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Piste Aux étoiles
LA most frequently refers to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States. La, LA, or L.A. may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * La (musical note), or A, the sixth note * "L.A.", a song by Elliott Smith on ''Figure 8'' (album) * ''L.A.'' (EP), by Teddy Thompson * ''L.A. (Light Album)'', a Beach Boys album * "L.A." (Neil Young song), 1973 * The La's, an English rock band * L.A. Reid, a prominent music producer * Yung L.A., a rapper * Lady A, an American country music trio * "L.A." (Amy Macdonald song), 2007 * "La", a song by Australian-Israeli singer-songwriter Old Man River Other media * l(a, a poem by E. E. Cummings * La (Tarzan), fictional queen of the lost city of Opar (Tarzan) * ''Lá'', later known as Lá Nua, an Irish language newspaper * La7, an Italian television channel * LucasArts, an American video game developer and publisher * Liber Annuus, academic journal Business, organizations, and government agencies * L.A. Screenings, a te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Boîte à Sel
''La Boîte à sel (English: The Salt Box)'' is a French satirical comedy and current affairs television program created and presented by Jacques Grello, Robert Rocca and Pierre Tchernia that aired on RTF (''French Radio and Television Broadcasting)'' from October 16, 1955, to November 5, 1960. Several famous French actors and comics participated on the show such as Michel Roux. Paul Préboist or the actress Dora Doll Dora Doll (born Dorothea Hermina Feinberg; 19 May 1922 – 15 November 2015) was a French actress. Career One of her first screen appearances was as Juliette in Henri-Georges Clouzot's ''Manon'' (1949). She appeared as Lola in Jacques Becker's .... History ''La Boîte à sel'' was the first satirical television show in France. The show caused controversy as the producers refused to censor jokes about the Algerian War thus ending the program. References External links * 1955 French television series debuts 1960 French television series endings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lectures Pour Tous
Lectures pour tous was the first French television show discussing Literature. The show was created and presented by Pierre Dumayet, it was broadcast from March 27, 1953 to May 8, 1968, on RTF. Premise The shows principle was to analyse and review literature on television. Authors of books were interviewed and discussed, the show was designed to entertain and educate the french viewing public. People of all backgrounds were invited to discuss literature on the show. Reception The show was critically acclaimed for elevating the quality of television on French television. According to ''Le Monde ''Le Monde'' (; ) is a French daily afternoon newspaper. It is the main publication of Le Monde Group and reported an average circulation of 323,039 copies per issue in 2009, about 40,000 of which were sold abroad. It has had its own website si ...'' in 1962 Lectures pour tous had between 26% and 32% of the French viewing public. References 1953 French television series debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magazine Féminin
''Magazine féminin'' is a French television show that aired for female audiences on RTF from 21 April 1952 to 2 February 1970. It was presented by ''Marie Claire''s editor, Maïté Célérier de Sannois. Premise The show dealt with traditional homemaking pursuits such as sewing and cooking for housewives, supported with illustrated images. ''Magazine féminin'' was one of few television shows exclusively aimed at women in France in the 1960s (the other being ''Dim Dam Dom ''Dim Dam Dom'' is a French television show that aired for female audiences on ORTF from March 21, 1965 to March 3, 1971. The show was created by ''Elle'' chief editor Daisy de Galard. Premise Each episode of ''Dim Dam Dom'' was hosted ever ...'', which aimed you a younger demographic as opposed to housewives). References 1952 French television series debuts 1970 French television series endings 1950s French television series 1960s French television series 1970s French television series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Jour Du Seigneur
''Le Jour du Seigneur'' (English: The Day of God) is a France 2 religious programme that presents Christianity, usually broadcasting Catholic mass and services, amongst other things related to religion. It was the first broadcast Vatican Catholic mass The Mass is the central liturgical service of the Eucharist in the Catholic Church, in which bread and wine are consecrated and become the body and blood of Christ. As defined by the Church at the Council of Trent, in the Mass, "the same Christ ... and is the longest running French television show. The show was first broadcast on October 1949, an overall total of 73 years, one of the highest lengths ever for a TV show. The show was originally called ''L'Emission religieuse'' (The Religious Show) and later renamed ''Le Jour du Seigneur'' in 1954. The show has experienced a significant drop of television viewers over the span of several decades due to the decline of religious observance, and overall decline in rates of Christianit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eurovision Song Contest 1959
The Eurovision Song Contest 1959 was the fourth edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest, held on Wednesday 11 March 1959 at the in Cannes, France, and hosted by French television presenter Jacqueline Joubert. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster (RTF), the contest, originally known as the (English: Grand Prix of the Eurovision Song Contest 1959), was held in France following the country's victory at the with the song "", performed by André Claveau. In total eleven countries participated in the contest, with making its first appearance and the returning after their absence the previous year. , however, decided not to participate after competing in all former editions. The winner was the with the song "", performed by Teddy Scholten, composed by Dick Schallies and written by Willy van Hemert. This was the Netherlands' second victory in the contest, having also won in , and also marked the first time a country had won the contest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinq Colonnes à La Une
Cinq colonnes à la une was a French television news programme. The programme used to last on 90 minutes and featured investigative television journalism it was a critically acclaimed television show. Bibliography * Hervé Brusini, Francis James, ''Voir la vérité, le journalisme de télévision'', PUF, 1982 * Jean-Noël Jeanneney Jean-Noël Jeanneney (born 2 April 1942, in Grenoble) is a French historian and politician. He is the son of Jean-Marcel Jeanneney and the grandson of Jules Jeanneney, both important figures in French politics. Education After his secondary scho ..., Monique Sauvage, ''Télévision nouvelle mémoire'', Seuil-INA, 1982 (tout entier consacré à ''5 colonnes à la une'') * Pierre Desgraupes, ''Hors antenne'', Quai Voltaire, 1992 * Robert Soulé, ''Lazareff et ses hommes'', Grasset, 1992 * Yves Courrière, ''Pierre Lazareff ou le Vagabond de l’actualité'', Gallimard, 1995 * Pierre Baylot (dir.), ''Les Magazines de reportage à la télévisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Discorama
Discorama is a French musical television show, created and presented by Denise Glaser and broadcast from 1959 - 1975 on RTF. References External links * 1959 French television series debuts 1975 French television series endings 1960s French television series French music television series {{France-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
