1959 in French television explained

This is a list of French television related events from 1959.

Events

• 11 March – The 4th Eurovision Song Contest is held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes. Netherlands wins the contest with the song "Een beetje" performed by Teddy Scholten.

Television shows

Debuts

• Discorama^[1]
• Cinq colonnes à la une^[2]

1940s

• Le Jour du Seigneur (1949–present)

1950s

• A la découverte des Français
• Le Club du jeudi (1950–1961)
• Magazine féminin (1952–1970)
• Lectures pour tous (1953–1968)
• La Boîte à sel (1955–1960)
• La Piste aux étoiles (1956–1978)
• Voyage sans passeport (1957–1969)

Networks and services

Closures

See also

• 1959 in France
• List of French films of 1959

Notes and References

1. News: Discorama, by Glaser. Dennis. Harvey. Variety. 3 September 2008. 9 November 2024.
2. News: Ces émissions qui ont révolutionné la télé : "Cinq colonnes à la une". Sophie. Delassein. Le Nouvel Obs. 18 July 2015. 9 November 2024. fr.