1984 in American television
See also: 1983 in television, other events of 1984, 1985 in television and the list of 'years in television'.
Events
- January 9 - Clara Peller is featured in the "Where's the Beef?" commercial campaign for Wendy's for the first time.
- January 28 - singer Michael Jackson's hair catches fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial
Popular Television Shows
- After several years off the air, Jeopardy! returns to television with a new host (Alex Trebek) on NBC. (1984-present)
- Miami Vice premieres on NBC (1984-1989)
- The Cosby Show debuts on NBC (1984-1992)
- Alice (1976-1985)
- The A-Team (1983-1987)
- Cheers (1982-1993)
- Dallas (1978-1991)
- Dr Who (1963-1989)
- Happy Days (1974-1984)
- Hill Street Blues (1981-1987)
- Family Ties (1982-1989)
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982-1993)
- MTV (1981-present)
- Saturday Night Live (1975-present)
- Sesame Street (1969-present)
- St. Elsewhere (1982-1988)
- That's Incredible (1980-1984)
- Three's Company (1977-1984)
- The Tonight Show (1954-present)
- Wheel of Fortune (1975-present)
Births
- June 13 - Phillip Van Dyke, voice actor ("Arnold" from Hey Arnold! in 1997-1999)
Deaths
- May 16 - Andy Kaufman, comedian