Most Important Moments in TV History
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1.
Man walks on the moon
We were lucky to be able to witness this memorable moment in history. For a man to be able to walk on the moon and viewers able to witness it is remarkable.
378 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
2.
9/11: The destruction of the World Trade Center twin towers
203 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
3.
The Ed Sullivan Show: The Beatles' first appearance
Their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show is considered a milestone in American pop culture and the beginning of the British Invasion in music
126 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
4.
Elvis's 1968 comeback special
121 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
5.
John F. Kennedy's assassination
66 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
6.
Johnny Carson's last Tonight show
20 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
7.
M*A*S*H: Goodbye, Farewell and Amen
18 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
8.
1980 Winter Olympics: U.S. upsets Soviets in hockey
17 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
9.
All In The Family: "Sammy's visit"
15 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
10.
Japanese Tsunami
We actually saw the footage of the approach, the destruction, then the aftermath of one of the greatest natural disasters in history.
13 points - added 12 years ago by guest -
11.
ellie smithsons birth
12 points - added 12 years ago by guest - 1 comment
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Who?!?!?
Added 12 years ago by guest, 5 points
12.
Kennedy-Nixon debates
12 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
13.
Newhart: "The flashback finale"
6 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
14.
The Wedding of Charles and Diana
5 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
15.
John-John's salute at the funeral of his father, JFK
4 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
16.
Dallas: Who shot J.R.?
4 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
17.
emiems birth
2 points - added 12 years ago by guest -
18.
1989 World Series game interrupted by earthquake
2 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
19.
The Tonight Show: Johnny Carson takes over
One of the most watched late night talk shows, The Tonight Show remains in the hearts of many. When Johnny Carson took over the show, it brought the show to life and won adoring fans.
2 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
20.
The Fire at Waco
1 point - added 15 years ago by arollison -
21.
Watergate hearings
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22.
The O.J. Simpson verdict
1 point - added 15 years ago by arollison -
23.
Death of Joyce Summers on Buffy the Vampire Slayer
The scene showed a girl of great power who fights treacherous evil very often faced with one of the most haunting and natural deaths of the show (and possibly television): the death of her mother due to medical complications. The scene had no music or theatrics to enhance the moment. It was very real and human.
-1 point - added 12 years ago by guest -
24.
Hank Aaron's 715th home run
-1 point - added 15 years ago by arollison -
25.
Death of Michael Jackson - KING OF POP
His death triggered an outpouring of grief around the world, creating surges of internet traffic and causing sales of his music to soar. He was considered as the Greatest Entertainer of All Time!! Millions upon millions of dedicated fans will remember where they were "the day Michael died".
-2 points - added 15 years ago by guest -
26.
Mary Tyler Moore throws her hat.
-5 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
27.
I Love Lucy: The birth of Little Rickie
The birth of Little Rickie began a whole new life of the Ricardo family and the show itself.
-5 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
28.
The birth of MTV
The creation of MTV was the beginning of the popularity of music videos. It also occupied the time of many people of the younger generation and spread the love for music.
-7 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
29.
Sinead O'Connor takes on the Pope on Saturday Night Live
-9 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
30.
Roots premieres
-17 points - added 15 years ago by arollison -
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