See also: 1980 in television, other events of 1981, 1982 in television and the list of 'years in television'.
Hit Television Shows
Other Popular Television Shows
- Lawrence Welk Show (1955-1982)
- M*A*S*H (1972-1983)
- Taxi (1978-1983)
- The Waltons (1972-1981)
Events
- January 20 - Comedian Andy Kaufman ruins sketches and starts a brawl live on the air during ABC's Friday's.
- MTV debuts on Cable television, playing music videos 24 hours a day