Monday, February 02, 2026

This Week in Television History: February 2025 PART I

    

February 6, 1966

The final episode of "Mr. Ed" aired on CBS.

Wilbur pleads with Ed to stick to being a horse, especially when Ed wants to go to college to become a Doctor. 

February 8, 1996

The U.S. Telecommunications Bill was signed into law.

The bill included provisions that required TV manufacturers to install V-chip devices in all television sets with a 13 inch screen or larger. The chips would allow consumers to block "sexual, violent, and other material about which parents should be informed before it is displayed to children". 

February 8, 2006

Kelly Clarkson became the first participant on "American Idol" to win a Grammy. 

The awards were for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Since U Been Gone" and Best Pop Vocal Album for "Breakaway". She also performed "Because of You" at the show. 


Stay Tuned
Tony Figueroa

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