Events in Film & Television in February 1952

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Feb 4 1st African American executive of a major TV station (Jackie Robinson-WNBC NY)

Baseball Player Jackie Robinson
Baseball Player
Jackie Robinson
  • Feb 8 "RCA Victor Show Starring Dennis Day" debuts on NBC TV
  • Feb 18 4th Emmy Awards: first time awards presented based on nationwide basis, "The Red Skelton Show", Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca win

Film release premierFilm Release

Feb 20 "African Queen" film directed by John Huston, starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn is released in the US

Actor Humphrey Bogart
Actor
Humphrey Bogart
Actress Katharine Hepburn
Actress
Katharine Hepburn

Film tv awardsFilm and TV Awards

Feb 21 9th Golden Globes: A Place in the Sun, Fredric March, & Jane Wyman win

Actor Fredric March
Actor
Fredric March
Actress Jane Wyman
Actress
Jane Wyman