February1952

Events in Film & Television in February 1952

Sports History

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

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

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

Humphrey Bogart — Actor Humphrey Bogart

Katharine Hepburn — Actress Katharine Hepburn

Golden Globes

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

Fredric March — Actor Fredric March

Jane Wyman — Actress Jane Wyman

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