1980 in Brazilian television

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This is a list of Brazilian television related events from 1980.

Events

• July 18 - Rede Tupi, the first television station in Brazil, closes two months before turning 30. ^[1]

Television shows

1970s

• Turma da Mônica (1976–present)
• Sítio do Picapau Amarelo (1977–1986)

Networks and services

Launches

Network	Type	Launch date	Notes	Source
InterTV Grandes Minas	Cable and satellite	14 September

Conversions and rebrandings

Old network name	New network name	Type	Conversion Date	Notes	Source
Rede Tupi	Cable and satellite	18 July

Closures

Network	Type	Closure date	Notes	Source

Births

• 21 April - Sidney Sampaio, actor
• 22 April
  • Rodrigo Hilbert, actor & model
  • Elaine Mickely, actress & model
• 22 May - Tiago Leifert, journalist & TV host
• 13 June - Lígia Mendes, TV host & actress
• 20 July - Dado Dolabella, actor & singer
• 20 September - Guilherme Berenguer, actor

References

1. Zorzi, André Carlos (18 July 2020). "TV Tupi saía do ar há 40 anos; relembre último dia da emissora". Estadão (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 February 2025.

See also

• 1980 in Brazil
• List of Brazilian films of 1980