Wikipedia: 1984 in television

1984 in television
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See also: 1983 in television, other events of 1984, 1985 in television and the list of 'years in television'.

Events

January 9 - Clara Peller is featured in the "Where's the Beef?" commercial campaign for Wendy's for the first time.
January 22 - Apple Computer launches its Apple Macintosh with its famous half-time Super Bowl commercial.
January 28 - singer Michael Jackson's hair catches fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial

August 31 - MuchMusic launches in Canada
September 1 - TSN launches in Canada
After several years off the air, Jeopardy returns to television with a new host (Alex Trebek) on NBC. (1984-present)
Miami Vice premieres on NBC (1984-1989)
The Cosby Show debuts on NBC (1984-1992)
Murder, She Wrote, starring Hollywood veteran Angela Lansbury, premieres on CBS (1984-1996)
Kate and Allie premieres on CBS (1984-1989)
Punky Brewster premieres on NBC (1984-1986, 1987-1988)
Who's the Boss premieres on ABC (1984-1992)

March 1 - Jackie Coogan, actor, Uncle Fester in ''The Addams Family
March 24 - Sam Jaffe, actor, co-starred in Ben Casey
May 4 - Jack Barry, game show host
May 16 - Andy Kaufman, comedian
June 15 - Ned Glass, actor
October 18 - Jon-Erik Hexum, actor, accidentally shot himself on set of TV series Cover Up