1960s In Irish Television

	1960s In Irish Television For articles on Irish television in the 1960s please see: * 1960 in Irish television * 1961 in Irish television 1962 in Irish television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1962. Events 1 January ** One of the longest running programmes in Irish news and current affairs history, '' RTÉ News: Six One'', began broadcasting, with Charles Mit ... * 1963 in Irish television * 1964 in Irish television * 1965 in Irish television * 1966 in Irish television * 1967 in Irish television * 1968 in Irish television * 1969 in Irish television {{Set index article Television in Ireland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1960 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1960. Events * 6 April – The Broadcasting Authority Act, establishing the new television service, was enacted. * June – Architect Michael Scott was commissioned to design new television studios at Montrose, Donnybrook. * 2 June – First meeting of the Radio Éireann Authority (later the RTÉ Authority), a seven-member board established by the Broadcasting Authority Act to make policy and guide corporate direction for radio and television in Ireland. * August The official Telefís Éireann symbol, designed by Richard Butterworth of the broadcaster's design department, was adopted and published. Its design was based on Saint Brigid's cross. Introduction of the first combined television and radio licence fee, costing £4. The price of a single radio licence increased to £1. * November – Edward J. Roth was appointed the first Director-General of RTÉ. See also 1960 in Ireland References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1961 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1961. Events * 5 September – Telefís Éireann began transmission of test pictures. * December – The first issue of '' RTV Guide'', RTÉ's original programme journal, was published. * 31 December – Launch of Telefís Éireann. Its opening night included an address by President Éamon de Valera, and the first news bulletin read by Charles Mitchel. Debuts RTÉ 31 December – '' RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock'' (1961–present) Ulster Television 2 October – '' Password'' (1961–1975) See also 1961 in Ireland References {{Years in TV by country, 1961 1960s in Irish television For articles on Irish television in the 1960s please see: 1960 in Irish television * 1961 in Irish television 1962 in Irish television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1962. Events 1 January On ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1962 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1962. Events * 1 January One of the longest running programmes in Irish news and current affairs history, '' RTÉ News: Six One'', began broadcasting, with Charles Mitchel reading the news. He continued to host the programme until his retirement in 1984. First broadcast of the weekday topical news magazine programme ''Broadsheet'' on Telefís Éireann. * 12 January – First broadcast of the long-running religious and social documentary series ''Radharc''. * 20 February – The BBC relayed commentary of the Friendship 7 spaceflight when John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. * 17 March – US animated series '' The Flintstones'' (television's first animated prime time sitcom) began broadcasting on Telefís Éireann. * April – Telefís Éireann staff moved to newly-built studios in Donnybrook, Dublin. Previously, they were in temporary accommodation in the city centre. * May – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1963 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1963. Events 1 June – Gunnar Rugheimer is appointed Controller of Programmes of Telefís Éireann. 26–29 June – RTÉ provides extensive coverage of the visit of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. 18 October – The wildlife programme ''Amuigh Faoin Spéir'' airs for the first time. November – Father Romuald Dodd is appointed to advise on the broadcasting of Catholic Religious Programmes. Ongoing television programmes '' RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock'' (1961–present) ''Jackpot'' (1962–1965) ''Dáithí Lacha'' (1962–1969) '' RTÉ News: Six One'' (1962–present) ''The Late Late Show'' (1962–present) Ending this year 4 October – ''Broadsheet'' (1962–1963) Births 4 April – Graham Norton, Irish actor, comedian, television presenter and columnist 7 April – Martin King, weather presenter See also 1963 in Ireland References {{Years in TV by country, 1963 1960s in Irish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1964 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1964. Events 3 January – '' Tolka Row'', an urban drama serial by Maura Laverty first goes on air. January – Reverend Fergus Day, of the Church of Ireland is appointed to advise on the broadcasting of Protestant religious programmes. 4 February – Telefís Scoile, one of the earliest teaching programmes for schools on television in Europe is first aired by Telefís Éireann. March – Patrick Jennings appointed RTÉ's Agricultural Advisor. 20 April – The BBC Two Northern Ireland service goes on air. 14 September – '' Newsbeat'', a topical and often humorous programme, first goes on air. It features reporters Frank Tuomey and Frank Hall with caption stories by cartoonist Terry Williers. Debuts 3 January – '' Tolka Row'' (1964–1968) 7 January – ''Discovery'' (1964) 14 September – '' Newsbeat'' (1964–1971) Ongoing television programmes '' RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock'' (1961� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1965 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1965. Events January – RTÉ and BBC collaborate on an historic television broadcast as Taoiseach Seán Lemass and Prime Minister of Northern Ireland Terence O'Neill meet for the first time in Belfast. 4 January – First airing of ''The Riordans'', a rural drama serial, which became the inspiration for the UK soap '' Emmerdale Farm''. 20 March – Ireland enters the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time with '' I'm Walking the Streets in the Rain'' performed by Butch Moore. 7 April – Ireland's first televised General Election coverage, presented by John O'Donoghue and produced by Gerry Murray. 21 April – Joseph Brennan is appointed Minister for Posts and Telegraphs. 2 May – Telefís Feirme, an innovative programme designed for group viewing and discussions in rural communities is first aired. May – Second RTÉ Authority appointed. 9 October – The famous popular British cul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1966 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1966. Events January – Playboy executive Victor Lownes is forced to cancel an appearance on ''The Late Late Show'' after telling reporters he is in Ireland to recruit Irish bunny girls for Playboy clubs in the United Kingdom. February – A Bishop calls on "all decent Irish Catholics" to protest following a '' Mr & Mrs'' sketch on ''The Late Late Show'' in which Gay Byrne asks the female contestant about the colour of her nightie. The call is largely ignored, but the affair becomes known as ''The Bishop and the Nightie'' affair. 8 March – The Broadcast Authority (Amendment) Act comes into law, changing the corporate name of Radio Éireann to Radio Telefís Éireann. 10 April – RTÉ's current affairs programme, '' Seven Days'' is first aired. 10–17 April – RTÉ Television airs the dramas ''Insurrection'' and ''Cuimhneacháin 1916'' to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1967 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1967. Events April – RTÉ Television abandons its plans to provide coverage of the Vietnam War following intervention from the Irish government. 16 July – The Irish language current affairs programme, ''Féach'' is first aired by RTÉ Television. 30 September – The popular and long-running children's programme, ''Wanderly Wagon'' is first aired on television. Debuts 9 August – '' It's Too Late - We're On!'' (1967) 30 September – ''Wanderly Wagon'' (1967–1982) 20 November – '' Me and My Friend'' (1967–1968) Ongoing television programmes '' RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock'' (1961–present) ''Dáithí Lacha'' (1962–1969) '' RTÉ News: Six One'' (1962–present) ''The Late Late Show'' (1962–present) '' Tolka Row'' (1964–1968) '' Newsbeat'' (1964–1971) ''The Riordans'' (1965–1979) ''Quicksilver'' (1965–1981) '' Seven Days'' (1966–1976) Ending this year 20 September – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1968 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1968. Events January – RTÉ's Director-General Kevin McCourt makes the controversial decision to recall the '' Seven Days'' crew as they are en route to report on the Biafran War. 12 February – Director-General McCourt announces the transfer of responsibility for ''Seven Days'' to the RTÉ News Division, a decision which leads to industrial unrest and the suspension of several members of the production team for "blacking" the programme on air. The dispute is finally resolved in March. 16 March – Thomas P. Hardiman replaced Kevin McCourt as Director-General of RTÉ, and is the first Director-General to be appointed internally within the organisation. 5 October – RTÉ cameraman Gay O'Brien and soundman Eamon Hayes film a civil rights march in Derry, Northern Ireland during which RUC officers baton charge the crowd and use a water cannon. Ongoing television programmes '' RTÉ News: Nine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1969 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1969. Events February – RTÉ opens a studio in Belfast, and subsequently becomes an important international provider of coverage relating to events in Northern Ireland. 2 July – Patrick Lalor is appointed Minister for Posts and Telegraphs. 11 November – The Irish government establishes a judicial tribunal to investigate the content of an edition of '' Seven Days'' that investigated money lenders. Among the issues examined are complaints by members of the Garda Síochána that they were misrepresented. In 1970 the tribunal concludes that the programme did not present sufficient evidence to support allegations that the Gárdaí had failed to do enough to stop money lending. December – Publication of ''Sit Down and Be Counted: The Cultural Evolution of a Television Station'', by Jack Dowling, Lelia Doolan and Bob Quinn, former RTÉ Television producers who had resigned in controversy earlier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1960s In Irish Television For articles on Irish television in the 1960s please see: * 1960 in Irish television * 1961 in Irish television 1962 in Irish television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1962. Events 1 January ** One of the longest running programmes in Irish news and current affairs history, '' RTÉ News: Six One'', began broadcasting, with Charles Mit ... * 1963 in Irish television * 1964 in Irish television * 1965 in Irish television * 1966 in Irish television * 1967 in Irish television * 1968 in Irish television * 1969 in Irish television {{Set index article Television in Ireland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	1960s In Irish Television For articles on Irish television in the 1960s please see: * 1960 in Irish television * 1961 in Irish television 1962 in Irish television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1962. Events 1 January ** One of the longest running programmes in Irish news and current affairs history, '' RTÉ News: Six One'', began broadcasting, with Charles Mit ... * 1963 in Irish television * 1964 in Irish television * 1965 in Irish television * 1966 in Irish television * 1967 in Irish television * 1968 in Irish television * 1969 in Irish television {{Set index article Television in Ireland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1960 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1960. Events * 6 April – The Broadcasting Authority Act, establishing the new television service, was enacted. * June – Architect Michael Scott was commissioned to design new television studios at Montrose, Donnybrook. * 2 June – First meeting of the Radio Éireann Authority (later the RTÉ Authority), a seven-member board established by the Broadcasting Authority Act to make policy and guide corporate direction for radio and television in Ireland. * August The official Telefís Éireann symbol, designed by Richard Butterworth of the broadcaster's design department, was adopted and published. Its design was based on Saint Brigid's cross. Introduction of the first combined television and radio licence fee, costing £4. The price of a single radio licence increased to £1. * November – Edward J. Roth was appointed the first Director-General of RTÉ. See also 1960 in Ireland References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1961 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1961. Events * 5 September – Telefís Éireann began transmission of test pictures. * December – The first issue of '' RTV Guide'', RTÉ's original programme journal, was published. * 31 December – Launch of Telefís Éireann. Its opening night included an address by President Éamon de Valera, and the first news bulletin read by Charles Mitchel. Debuts RTÉ 31 December – '' RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock'' (1961–present) Ulster Television 2 October – '' Password'' (1961–1975) See also 1961 in Ireland References {{Years in TV by country, 1961 1960s in Irish television For articles on Irish television in the 1960s please see: 1960 in Irish television * 1961 in Irish television 1962 in Irish television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1962. Events 1 January On ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1962 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1962. Events * 1 January One of the longest running programmes in Irish news and current affairs history, '' RTÉ News: Six One'', began broadcasting, with Charles Mitchel reading the news. He continued to host the programme until his retirement in 1984. First broadcast of the weekday topical news magazine programme ''Broadsheet'' on Telefís Éireann. * 12 January – First broadcast of the long-running religious and social documentary series ''Radharc''. * 20 February – The BBC relayed commentary of the Friendship 7 spaceflight when John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. * 17 March – US animated series '' The Flintstones'' (television's first animated prime time sitcom) began broadcasting on Telefís Éireann. * April – Telefís Éireann staff moved to newly-built studios in Donnybrook, Dublin. Previously, they were in temporary accommodation in the city centre. * May – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1963 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1963. Events 1 June – Gunnar Rugheimer is appointed Controller of Programmes of Telefís Éireann. 26–29 June – RTÉ provides extensive coverage of the visit of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. 18 October – The wildlife programme ''Amuigh Faoin Spéir'' airs for the first time. November – Father Romuald Dodd is appointed to advise on the broadcasting of Catholic Religious Programmes. Ongoing television programmes '' RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock'' (1961–present) ''Jackpot'' (1962–1965) ''Dáithí Lacha'' (1962–1969) '' RTÉ News: Six One'' (1962–present) ''The Late Late Show'' (1962–present) Ending this year 4 October – ''Broadsheet'' (1962–1963) Births 4 April – Graham Norton, Irish actor, comedian, television presenter and columnist 7 April – Martin King, weather presenter See also 1963 in Ireland References {{Years in TV by country, 1963 1960s in Irish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1964 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1964. Events 3 January – '' Tolka Row'', an urban drama serial by Maura Laverty first goes on air. January – Reverend Fergus Day, of the Church of Ireland is appointed to advise on the broadcasting of Protestant religious programmes. 4 February – Telefís Scoile, one of the earliest teaching programmes for schools on television in Europe is first aired by Telefís Éireann. March – Patrick Jennings appointed RTÉ's Agricultural Advisor. 20 April – The BBC Two Northern Ireland service goes on air. 14 September – '' Newsbeat'', a topical and often humorous programme, first goes on air. It features reporters Frank Tuomey and Frank Hall with caption stories by cartoonist Terry Williers. Debuts 3 January – '' Tolka Row'' (1964–1968) 7 January – ''Discovery'' (1964) 14 September – '' Newsbeat'' (1964–1971) Ongoing television programmes '' RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock'' (1961� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1965 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1965. Events January – RTÉ and BBC collaborate on an historic television broadcast as Taoiseach Seán Lemass and Prime Minister of Northern Ireland Terence O'Neill meet for the first time in Belfast. 4 January – First airing of ''The Riordans'', a rural drama serial, which became the inspiration for the UK soap '' Emmerdale Farm''. 20 March – Ireland enters the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time with '' I'm Walking the Streets in the Rain'' performed by Butch Moore. 7 April – Ireland's first televised General Election coverage, presented by John O'Donoghue and produced by Gerry Murray. 21 April – Joseph Brennan is appointed Minister for Posts and Telegraphs. 2 May – Telefís Feirme, an innovative programme designed for group viewing and discussions in rural communities is first aired. May – Second RTÉ Authority appointed. 9 October – The famous popular British cul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1966 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1966. Events January – Playboy executive Victor Lownes is forced to cancel an appearance on ''The Late Late Show'' after telling reporters he is in Ireland to recruit Irish bunny girls for Playboy clubs in the United Kingdom. February – A Bishop calls on "all decent Irish Catholics" to protest following a '' Mr & Mrs'' sketch on ''The Late Late Show'' in which Gay Byrne asks the female contestant about the colour of her nightie. The call is largely ignored, but the affair becomes known as ''The Bishop and the Nightie'' affair. 8 March – The Broadcast Authority (Amendment) Act comes into law, changing the corporate name of Radio Éireann to Radio Telefís Éireann. 10 April – RTÉ's current affairs programme, '' Seven Days'' is first aired. 10–17 April – RTÉ Television airs the dramas ''Insurrection'' and ''Cuimhneacháin 1916'' to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1967 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1967. Events April – RTÉ Television abandons its plans to provide coverage of the Vietnam War following intervention from the Irish government. 16 July – The Irish language current affairs programme, ''Féach'' is first aired by RTÉ Television. 30 September – The popular and long-running children's programme, ''Wanderly Wagon'' is first aired on television. Debuts 9 August – '' It's Too Late - We're On!'' (1967) 30 September – ''Wanderly Wagon'' (1967–1982) 20 November – '' Me and My Friend'' (1967–1968) Ongoing television programmes '' RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock'' (1961–present) ''Dáithí Lacha'' (1962–1969) '' RTÉ News: Six One'' (1962–present) ''The Late Late Show'' (1962–present) '' Tolka Row'' (1964–1968) '' Newsbeat'' (1964–1971) ''The Riordans'' (1965–1979) ''Quicksilver'' (1965–1981) '' Seven Days'' (1966–1976) Ending this year 20 September – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1968 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1968. Events January – RTÉ's Director-General Kevin McCourt makes the controversial decision to recall the '' Seven Days'' crew as they are en route to report on the Biafran War. 12 February – Director-General McCourt announces the transfer of responsibility for ''Seven Days'' to the RTÉ News Division, a decision which leads to industrial unrest and the suspension of several members of the production team for "blacking" the programme on air. The dispute is finally resolved in March. 16 March – Thomas P. Hardiman replaced Kevin McCourt as Director-General of RTÉ, and is the first Director-General to be appointed internally within the organisation. 5 October – RTÉ cameraman Gay O'Brien and soundman Eamon Hayes film a civil rights march in Derry, Northern Ireland during which RUC officers baton charge the crowd and use a water cannon. Ongoing television programmes '' RTÉ News: Nine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1969 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1969. Events February – RTÉ opens a studio in Belfast, and subsequently becomes an important international provider of coverage relating to events in Northern Ireland. 2 July – Patrick Lalor is appointed Minister for Posts and Telegraphs. 11 November – The Irish government establishes a judicial tribunal to investigate the content of an edition of '' Seven Days'' that investigated money lenders. Among the issues examined are complaints by members of the Garda Síochána that they were misrepresented. In 1970 the tribunal concludes that the programme did not present sufficient evidence to support allegations that the Gárdaí had failed to do enough to stop money lending. December – Publication of ''Sit Down and Be Counted: The Cultural Evolution of a Television Station'', by Jack Dowling, Lelia Doolan and Bob Quinn, former RTÉ Television producers who had resigned in controversy earlier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1960s In Irish Television For articles on Irish television in the 1960s please see: * 1960 in Irish television * 1961 in Irish television 1962 in Irish television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1962. Events 1 January ** One of the longest running programmes in Irish news and current affairs history, '' RTÉ News: Six One'', began broadcasting, with Charles Mit ... * 1963 in Irish television * 1964 in Irish television * 1965 in Irish television * 1966 in Irish television * 1967 in Irish television * 1968 in Irish television * 1969 in Irish television {{Set index article Television in Ireland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]