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Television News 1963
CBS Evening News is extended from 15 to 30 minutes. NBC and ABC soon follow with the 30 format.
For the first time, most Americans say that they get more of their news from television than newspapers.
The television remote control is authorized by the FCC.
The Emmy's of 1963 - 1964

Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Drama - The Defenders (CBS)
Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actor in a Series (Lead) - Dick Van Dyke, The Dick Van Dyke Show
Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actress in a Series (Lead) - Mary Tyler Moore, The Dick Van Dyke Show
Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role By an Actor - Albert Paulsen, Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre - One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role By an Actress - Ruth White, Hallmark Hall of Fame - Little Moon of Alban
Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Comedy - The Dick Van Dyke Show (CBS)
Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Variety - The Danny Kaye Show (CBS)
Most Watched 1963 - 1964
1. The Beverly Hillbillies
2. Candid Camera
3. The Red Skelton Show
4. Bonanza
5. The Lucy Show
6. The Andy Griffith Show
7. Ben Casey
8. The Danny Thomas Show
9. The Dick Van Dyke Show
10. Gunsmoke
11. Dr. Kildare
12. The Jack Benny Show
13. What's My Line
14. The Ed Sullivan Show
15. Hazel
16. I've Got a Secret
17. The Jackie Gleason Show
18. The Defenders
19. The Garry Moore Show
20. To Tell the Truth
Series End 1963
Empire (1962-1963).
The Voice of Firestone (1949-1963).
Leave It to Beaver (1957-1963).
Hawaiian Eye (1959-1963).
TV Guide Schedule 1963

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