20 Most Important TV Moments Ever
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1.
The Walk on the Moon
This momentous TV event on July 21, 1969 forever changed history as it showed a live viewing of Neil Armstrong as the first human to set foot on the moon.
80 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
2.
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The entire global population had joyous eyes trained on TV coverage of the beginning of the fall of the Berlin Wall
78 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
3.
The Series Finanle of M^A*S*H
21 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
4.
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
The awful tragedy of JFK's assassination was chronicled on live TV on November 22, 1963 as the president and first lady were traveling in a motorcade in Dallas.
19 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
5.
Coverage of 9/11
As the whole world watched television coverage of the attack on the first of the Twin Towers, the second one was attacked.
18 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
6.
Elvis' Performance on the Ed Sullivan Show
14 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
7.
The Beatles' Performance on the Ed Sullivan Show
14 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
8.
The Challenger Explosion
In one moment, the coverage went from exciting and joyful to shocking and devastating as the Challenger exploded on live television.
10 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
9.
Johnny Carson's Farwell Show
10 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
10.
Who Shot J.R.?
10 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
11.
The O.J. Simpson Car Chase
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12.
The Series Finale of Seinfeld
5 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
13.
The Interrogation of Pres. Clinton on His Relationship with Monica Lewinsky
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14.
Princess Diana's Funeral
0 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
15.
The Assassination Attempt on Pres. Ronald Reagan
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16.
Coverage of Hurricane Katrina
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17.
The Wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana
0 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
18.
Ellen DeGeneris Coming Out on Live TV
-15 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
19.
Roots
-25 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
20.
The Inaugeration of Pres. Barack Obama
-39 points - added 11 years ago by kimmik -
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