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Created page with "{{Year in television | year = 1976 | image = TV_broadcast_1976.jpg | caption = Iconic moments from 1976 in television | notable_series = Quincy, M.E., Charlie’s Angels, Laverne & Shirley | country = United States, United Kingdom, Japan | website = https://www.quincyexaminer.com/1976-in-television }} == Overview == '''1976 in television''' marked a transformative year in both U.S. and global broadcast history. It was a period of genre expansion, character-driven storyt..." |
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== Notable U.S. Television Events == | == Notable U.S. Television Events == | ||
* '''October 3''': Debut of ''[[ | * '''October 3''': Debut of ''[[Quincy, M.E.]]'', produced by [[NBC Universal]]. The series pioneered the forensic crime genre. | ||
* '''September 22''': ''Charlie’s Angels'' premieres on ABC, becoming a cultural icon. | * '''September 22''': ''Charlie’s Angels'' premieres on ABC, becoming a cultural icon. | ||
* '''February''': PBS airs the first season of ''Masterpiece Theatre: I, Claudius'' in the U.S. | * '''February''': PBS airs the first season of ''Masterpiece Theatre: I, Claudius'' in the U.S. | ||
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[[Category:Television by year]] | [[index.php?title=Category:Television by year]] | ||
[[Category:1976 in television]] | [[index.php?title=Category:1976 in television]] | ||
[[Category:1976 in American television]] | [[index.php?title=Category:1976 in American television]] | ||
[[Category:NBC Universal Television]] | [[index.php?title=Category:NBC Universal Television]] | ||
[[Category:Media history]] | [[index.php?title=Category:Media history]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:27, 10 July 2025
Overview
1976 in television marked a transformative year in both U.S. and global broadcast history. It was a period of genre expansion, character-driven storytelling, and technical innovation—laying the groundwork for modern television as we know it. This year saw the premiere of long-running hits like QME Wiki:Quincy, M.E. and the rise of investigative and medical procedural shows.
Notable U.S. Television Events
- October 3: Debut of Quincy, M.E., produced by NBC Universal. The series pioneered the forensic crime genre.
- September 22: Charlie’s Angels premieres on ABC, becoming a cultural icon.
- February: PBS airs the first season of Masterpiece Theatre: I, Claudius in the U.S.
- Saturday Night Live, entering its second season, further revolutionizes sketch comedy.
Major Television Debuts
- Quincy, M.E. (NBC)
- Charlie's Angels (ABC)
- Family (ABC)
- Laverne & Shirley (ABC)
- The Muppet Show (UK, syndicated globally)
- I, Claudius (BBC/PBS)
- What's Happening!! (ABC)
Television Finales and Cancellations
- The Dean Martin Show ends its run (NBC)
- The Waltons experiences a decline in ratings after peaking in 1975
Technology & Broadcasting Advances
- Color television becomes more widely adopted in U.S. homes.
- Japan debuts its first commercial HDTV test broadcast.
- Teletext technology expands in the UK.
International Television Highlights
- BBC launches a full-color programming block.
- Fawlty Towers airs its first season on BBC Two.
- Lupin III (Japan) gains cult status with its second season.
External Links
- IMDb – 1976 TV Series Index
- Wikipedia – 1976 in Television Overview
- Quincy Examiner: 1976 in Television Retrospective
Related QME Wiki Articles
- QME Wiki:Quincy, M.E. (Season 1)
- QME Wiki:NBC Universal Studios – Quincy Era
- QME Wiki:1970s in American Television
- QME Wiki:Television Technology of the 1970s
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