1943 in television - Definition and Overview

See also: 1942 in television, other events of 1943, 1944 in television and the list of 'years in television'.

Events

• December 23 - The first complete opera, Hansel and Gretel, is telecast, by WRGB in Schenectady.
• The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is formed.

Debuts

• The Voice of Firestone Televues (1943-1947; renamed The Voice of Firestone, running from 1949 to 1963)

Births

• January 1 - Don Novello, actor, Saturday Night Live (1977-1987)
• January 13 - Richard Moll, actor
• February 27 - Mary Frann, actress († 1998)
• March 18 - Kevin Dobson, actor
• March 29 - Eric Idle, comedian
• May 5 - Michael Palin, comedian
• May 24 - Gary Burghoff, actor
• May 27 - Bruce Weitz, actor
• May 31 - Sharon Gless, actress
• June 16 - Joan Van Ark, actress
• July 31 - Susan Flannery, actress
• August 2 - Max Wright, actor
• October 8 - Chevy Chase, actor, Saturday Night Live
• November 20 - Veronica Hamel, actress
• December 23 - Harry Shearer, actor, Saturday Night Live, Spinal Tap, The Simpsons