Key Moments in TV By smallen2148 Period: Jan 1, 1950 to Oct 12, 1980 Early Key Moments in TV Sep 14, 1952 Lucy Goes to the Candy Factory Click here to see a short clip of the short film. Sep 23, 1952 The “Checkers” Speech Click here to see Nixon's speech. Jun 1, 1956 Elvis Presley on Ed Sullivan Click here to see Elvis perform on Ed Sullivan Sep 26, 1960 The Kennedy/Nixon Debate Click here to see Nixon and Kennedy go toe for toe. Nov 22, 1963 Walter Cronkite Announces the Death of JFK Click here to see Walter Cronkite's Announcment Feb 9, 1964 The Beatles on Ed Sullivan Click here to see The Beatles on Ed Sullivan Aug 29, 1967 The End of The Fugitive Click here to see the final episode of the TV series. Oct 16, 1968 Salute at the Mexico City Olympic Games Click here to see the Salute. Jul 20, 1969 The Apollo 11 Moon Landing Click here to see footage from the Apollo 11 Moon Landing. Jan 1, 1972 Sammy Davis Jr. Visits All in the Family Click here to see a short clip from All in the Family.
