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1984 in television

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

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2 Popular Television Shows

January 9 - Clara Peller is featured in the "Where's the Beef?" commercial campaign for Wendy's for the first time.
January 28 - singer Michael Jackson's hair catches fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial

Popular Television Shows

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)

Alice[?] (1976-1985)
The A-Team (1983-1987)
Cheers (1982-1993)
Dallas (1978-1991)
Dr Who (1963-1989)
Happy Days (1974-1984)
Hill Street Blues (1981-1987)
Family Ties (1982-1989)
Late Night with David Letterman (1982-1993)
MTV (1981-present)
Saturday Night Live (1975-present)
Sesame Street (1969-present)
St. Elsewhere[?] (1982-1988)
That's Incredible[?] (1980-1984)
Three's Company[?] (1977-1984)
The Tonight Show (1954-present)
Wheel of Fortune (1975-present)

June 13 - Phillip Van Dyke[?], voice actor ("Arnold" from Hey Arnold! in 1997-1999)

May 16 - Andy Kaufman, comedian

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