Debuted on TV in the 1950s or before

Topical magazine programme with guest celebrities.

In this film, specially taken for the BBC, viewers are given an idea of the growth of the television installation at Alexandra Palace and an insight into production routine. There will be many shots behind the scenes. One sequence, for instance, will show Adele Dixon as she appears to viewers in the Variety at 3.30 this afternoon, and will then reveal the technical staff and equipment in the studio that made this transmission possible.

The adventures of the masked Texas Ranger and his Native American partner.

Exhibition dancing series.

The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.

The Wild West adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their Nevada ranch while helping the surrounding community.

The Man of Steel fights crime with help from his friends at the "Daily Planet."

The ongoing saga of the Martin family and their beloved collie, Lassie.

The British children's magazine program, which has been running since the late 1950s, targets children between the ages of 6 and 14.

Japan's first superhero TV show, in which a caped/masked avenger fights assorted evil in modern-day Tokyo.

A man gets involved in a case of unrequited love for a woman. Then he promises her: "I will win you over, and you will love me, because your life belongs to me".

Celebrities are unexpectedly confronted with a Big Red Book containing details about their lives. They recount their life stories, with family, friends, and colleagues making guest appearances, in a studio setting.

The focus in on the upper class Hughes and Stewart families plus their tribulations in Midwest Oakdale. The Stewarts fade away eventually to be replaced by the rural Snyders and wealthy Lucinda Walsh with her many intrigues.

Follows Sergeant Joe Friday of the Los Angels Police Department (LAPD) and his various partners as they methodically investigate a different verity of crimes in Los Angeles, California.

The premiere Canadian prime time NHL ice hockey telecast program.

All episodes were narrated by Maria Bird, the storyteller for all the black and white 1950s originals. 26 episodes of The Flower Pot Men were made by the BBC.

Puppet series for young children.

Follows a puppet mule named Muffin living in Muffinham village with his animal friends which features simple, gentle stories where Muffin, a fun-loving problem solver, helps his friends with everyday dilemmas.

Adventures of Rag the Hedgehog, Tag the Mouse, and Botail the Rabbit in their countryside home.

The original version of an American icon, "The Price is Right" rewarded contestants with valuable prizes for their ability to price items.

First edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest under the name "Gran Premio Eurovisione 1956 della Canzone Europea" on May 24th, 1956 from the Teatro Kursaal in Lugano, Switzerland. "Refrain" from Lys Assia is the first winner.