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See also: 1942 in television, other events of 1943, 1944 in television and the list of 'years in television'. Table of contents 1 Events 2 Popular Television Shows 3 Births 4 Deaths Events December 23 - The first complete opera, Hansel and Gretel[?], is telecast, by WRGB in Schenectady. The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is formed Popular Television Shows Births January 1 - Don Novello, actor, Saturday Night Live (1977-1987) October 8 - Chevy Chase, actor, Saturday Night Live December 23 - Harry Shearer, actor, Saturday Night Live, Spinal Tap, The Simpsons Deaths