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New Series 1957
Maverick (1957–1961)
Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
Zorro (1957–1959)
Front Page Challenge (1957–1995).
The Edsel Show, first full-length show to be recorded on videotape, first of many Bing Crosby specials
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Most Watched 1957 -1958
1. Gunsmoke
2. The Danny Thomas Show
3. Tales of Wells Fargo
4. Have Gun Will Travel
5. I've Got a Secret
6. The Life & Legend of Wyatt Earp
7. General Electric Theatre
8. The Restless Gun
9. December Bride
10. You Bet Your Life
11. The Perry Como Show
12. Alfred Hitchcock Presents
13. Cheyenne
14. The Ford Show
15. The Red Skelton Show
16. The Gale Storm Show
17. The Millionnaire
18. The Lineup
19. This is Your Life
20. The $64,000 Question
Series End 1957
Annie Oakley (1954–1957)
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Kukla, Fran and Ollie (1947–1957)
Life is Worth Living (1952–1957)
The Roy Rogers Show (1951–1957)
The Three Stooges (1934–1957)
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Television News 1957
Larry King's 1st radio broadcast
Last broadcast of "I Love Lucy" on CBS-TV
Two MGM animation producers, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, set up their own studio.
The Emmy's 1957 - 1958
Best Dramatic Series With Continuing Characters: Gunsmoke
Best Dramatic Anthology Series: Playhouse 90
Actor, Best Single Performance, Lead or Support: Peter Ustinov, Omnibus: The Life of Samuel Johnson
Actress, Best Single Performance, Lead or Support: Polly Bergen, Playhouse 90: Helen Morgan Story
Best Single Program of the Year: Playhouse 90: The Comedian
Best New Program Series of the Year: Seven Lively Arts
Best Comedy Series: Phil Silvers Show
Best Continuing Performance By an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic or Comedy Series: Robert Young, Father Knows Best
Best Continuing Performance By an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic or Comedy Series: Jane Wyatt, Father Knows Best
Best Continuing Supporting Performance By an Actor in a Dramatic or Comedy Series: Carl Reiner, Caesar's Hour
Best Continuing Supporting Performance By an Actress in a Dramatic or Comedy Series: Ann B. Davis, Bob Cummings Show
Best Musical, Variety, Audience Participation or Quiz Series: Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Best Public Service Program or Series: Omnibus (ABC, NBC)
Best News Commentary: Edward R. Murrow
TV Guide Schedule 1957

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