1977 in Irish television explained

The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1977.

Events

• 5 July – Pádraig Faulkner is appointed Minister for Posts and Telegraphs.^[1]
• Undated – RTÉ Television begins new programming schedule policy for its prime time evening slot (8–10 p.m.).^[1]

Debuts

• 20 January – Time Now Mr T (1977)

Ongoing television programmes

• (1961–present)
• (1962–present)
• The Late Late Show (1962–present)
• The Riordans (1965–1979)
• Quicksilver (1965–1981)
• Wanderly Wagon (1967–1982)
• Hall's Pictorial Weekly (1971–1980)
• Sports Stadium (1973–1997)
• Trom agus Éadrom (1975–1985)
• The Late Late Toy Show (1975–present)

Ending this year

• 17 March – Time Now Mr T (1977)

Births

• 12 May – Laura Woods, television presenter and former radio continuity announcer
• 18 August – Elaine Crowley, journalist, newsreader and television presenter
• 27 December – Sinead Keenan, actress

See also

• 1977 in Ireland

Notes and References

1. Web site: RTÉ Libraries and Archives: preserving a unique record of Irish life . Rte.ie . 1 January 2012.