Television · 1967
Color Waves, Satellite Links, and Landmark Television
In 1967, television expanded its global reach with revolutionary live satellite broadcasts and Europe's first regular color service. From record-setting dramatic finales to visionary new variety and sci-fi series, the small screen captured an era of rapid cultural shift.
- CBS & NBC | United States | Sports
Super Bowl I Broadcast
On January 15, CBS and NBC simultaneously broadcast the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game to over 50 million viewers across America.
- NBC | United States | Sci-Fi
Star Trek: "The City on the Edge of Forever"
Broadcast on April 6, Harlan Ellison's award-winning time-travel episode featuring Joan Collins became one of the most critically acclaimed hours in television history.
- BBC & EBU | International | Special
Our World Live Global Broadcast
The world's first live, international satellite television production linked 26 countries on June 25, featuring The Beatles debuting "All You Need Is Love."
- BBC Two | United Kingdom | Milestone
BBC Two Color Television Launch
BBC Two became the first regular color television channel in Europe on July 1, debuting its PAL format broadcasts with live coverage of Wimbledon.
- ABC | United States | Drama
The Fugitive Series Finale
Airing on August 29, "The Judgment: Part 2" captivated 72 percent of viewing households, setting a record for the most-watched series finale in television history at the time.
- NBC | United States | Western
The High Chaparral Premiere
Created by David Dortort, this gritty Western drama about an Arizona ranching family premiered on September 10, becoming a major prime-time hit.
- CBS | United States | Comedy / Variety
The Carol Burnett Show Premiere
Premiering on September 11, Carol Burnett launched her iconic sketch comedy and variety show, which went on to win 25 Emmy Awards during its 11-season run.
- ITV / ATV | United Kingdom | Sci-Fi
The Prisoner Premiere
Patrick McGoohan's surreal psychological spy drama premiered on British television on October 1, mesmerizing audiences with its enigmatic setting known as "The Village."
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