1972 in Canadian television
Introduction The following is a list of events affecting '''Canadian television in 1972'''. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches.
Events  Date  Event January 23The 13 part miniseries ''The Whiteoaks of Jalna'' airs on CBC Television. At the time, the series is the most expensive television production in Canada. February 1CFFB-TV goes on the air in Frobisher Bay (now Iqaluit). February 28Juno Awards of 1972.September 28The Summit Series airs for 8 games on CBC Television and CTV. The games bring in big ratings. CITY-TV goes on the air. It is known as Citytv. The 1972 Canadian Film Awards. November 9Anik A1 satellite launches. This allows CBC to begin broadcasting in the north.=== Debuts === Show  Station  Premiere Date''Eye Bet''CTVSeptember''Canada AM''September 11''Headline Hunters''''George''September 16''Bandwagon with Bob Francis'' CBC TelevisionSeptember 21''Alan Hamel's Comedy Bag''September 23''The Beachcombers''October 1''Marketplace''October 5=== Ending this year === Show  Station  Cancelled''The Galloping Gourmet''CBC TelevisionUnknown
Television shows ===1950s===*''Country Canada'' (1954–2007)*''CBC News Magazine'' (1952–1981)*''Chez Hélène'' (1959–1973)*''Circle 8 Ranch'' (1955–1978)*''The Friendly Giant'' (1958–1985)*''Hockey Night in Canada'' (1952–present)*''The National'' (1954–present)*''Front Page Challenge'' (1957–1995)*''Wayne and Shuster Show'' (1958–1989)===1960s===*''Audubon Wildlife Theatre'' (1968–1974)*''CTV National News'' (1961–present)*''Elwood Glover's Luncheon Date'' (1963–1975)*''Land and Sea'' (1964–present)*''Man Alive'' (1967–2000)*''Mr. Dressup'' (1967–1996)*''The Nature of Things'' (1960–present, scientific documentary series)*''The Pierre Berton Show'' (1962–1973)*''The Pig and Whistle'' (1967–1977)*''Question Period'' (1967–present, news program)*''Reach for the Top'' (1961–1985)*''Singalong Jubilee'' (1961–1974)*''Take 30'' (1962–1983)*''Telescope'' (1963–1973)*''The Tommy Hunter Show'' (1965–1992)*''University of the Air'' (1966–1983)*''W-FIVE'' (1966–present, newsmagazine program)===1970s===*''Alphabet Soup'' (1971–1973)*''Anything You Can Do'' (1971–1974)*''Drop-In'' (1970–1974)*''Dr. Simon Locke'' (1971–1974)*''Here Come the Seventies'' (1970–1973)*''This Is the Law'' (1971–1976)*''This Land'' (1970–1982)
TV films *''Françoise Durocher, Waitress''*''The Selfish Giant''
Networks and services ===Network launches=== Network  Type Launch Notes Atlantic Television System  Over-the-air and cable and satellite September 26  The Atlantic Television System (present-day CTV Atlantic), was formed by virtue of CHUM Limited’s purchase of CTV affiliates in the Maritime provinces.
Television stations ===Debuts=== Date  Market Station  Channel  Affiliation Notes/References February 1 Frobisher Bay, Northwest Territories    CFFB-TV  8 CBC Television (O&O)   September 26 Sydney, Nova Scotia  CBIT-TV 5  September 28 Toronto, Ontario  CITY-TV  79  Independent Future Citytv network flagship October 14  Thunder Bay, Ontario  CHFD-TV  4  CTV  ===Network affiliation changes=== Date  Market Station  Channel  Old affiliation New affiliation Source September 26  Sydney, Nova Scotia  CJCB-TV  4 CBC Television  CTV via Atlantic Television System
See also * 1972 in Canada* List of Canadian films
References
External links * List of 1972 Canadian television series at IMDb