New Series 1984

Night Court (1984–1992).

Kate and Allie (1984–1989).

Scrabble (1984–1990, 1993).

Santa Barbara (1984–1993).

Jeopardy! (1984–present).

Punky Brewster(1984–1986, 1987–1988).

Highway to Heaven (1984–1989).

The Cosby Show (1984–1992).

Who's the Boss?(1984–1992).

Miami Vice (1984–1990).

Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996).

Tales from the Darkside (syndicated, 1984–1988).

1984 Miniseries

Celebrity

Fatal Vision

V: The Final Battle

Bodyline

Waterfront

Eureka Stockade

The Last Bastion

Most Watched 1984-1985

1. Dynasty

2. Dallas

3. The Cosby Show

4. 60 Minutes

5. Family Ties

6. The A-Team

7. Simon & Simon

8. Murder, She Wrote

9. Knots Landing

10. Cagney & Lacey

11. Knots Landing

12. ABC Monday Night Movie

13. ABC Sunday Night Movie

14. TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes

15. AfterMASH

Television News 1984

Clara Peller was featured in the "Where's the Beef?" commercial campaign for Wendy's for the first time.

Apple Computer launched its Apple Macintosh with its famous half-time Super Bowl commercial (this was the only airing).

Michael Jackson's hair caught fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial.

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is declared the biggest-selling album of all-time, cited as selling 47–100 million copies, by the Guinness Book of World Records.

The first infomercials appear on TV due to de-regulation by the FCC.

The Emmey's 1984 - 1985

Outstanding Drama Series -  Cagney and Lacey

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - William Daniels, St. Elsewhere

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series - Tyne Daly, Cagney and Lacey

O utstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Edward James Olmos, Miami Vice

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Betty Thomas, Hill Street Blues

Outstanding Comedy Series - The Cosby Show

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Robert Guillaume, Benson

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series - Jane Curtin, Kate and Allie

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - John Larroquette, Night Court

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Rhea Perlman, Cheers

Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program - Motown Returns to the Apollo

Outstanding Limited Series - Masterpiece Theatre: The Jewel in the Crown

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special - Richard Crenna, The Rape of Richard Beck

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special - Joanne Woodward, Do You Remember Love

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special - Karl Malden, Fatal Vision

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special - Kim Stanley, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Outstanding Informational Series - The Living Planet: A Portrait of the Earth (PBS)

Outstanding Informational Special - Cousteau: Mississippi (Syndicated)

Outstanding Children's Series (Daytime) - Sesame Street (PBS)

Outstanding Children's Special (Daytime) - All the Kids Do It (CBS)

Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show - The $25,000 Pyramid (CBS)

Outstanding Talk or Service Series - Donahue (Syndicated)

Series End 1984

Captain Kangaroo (1955 - 1984)

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast (1973 – 1984)

The Edge of Night (1956 – 1984)

Fantasy Island (1978 – 1984)

Happy Days (1974 – 1984)

Hart to Hart (1979 – 1984)

One Day at a Time (1975 – 1984)

Real People (1979 – 1984)

Second City Television (SCTV) (1976 – 1984)

Tattletales (1974 – 1984)

That's Incredible! (1980 – 1984)

Three's Company (1977 – 1984)

The Young Ones (UK) (1982 – 1984)

TV Guide Schedule 1984