In 1953, the experimental phase of Italian television is almost over. During the year, the two repeaters in
Milan and
Turin are joined by five more ones covering most of Northern and Central Italy. Even before its official birth, however,
RAI television comes under harsh criticism from the press, especially for the low quality of the shows and its state monopoly regime.[1]
22 October The 24 years old
Nicoletta Orsomando debuts in
RAI introducing a documentary for children; she will be, for forty years, the most notorious and beloved RAI’s “Miss good evening” (female
continuity announcer).[4][5]
La Domenica Sportiva (The sporty Sunday), the longest-lasting show of the Italian television, even today aired.[7]
Festival della nuova canzone siciliana (Festival of the new Sicilian Song), 5 seasons, hosted by
Corrado Mantoni at his debut on video.
Television shows
Album personale di Wanda Osiris (
Wanda Osiris’ personal album) – tribute to the most popular Italian showgirl of the time, directed by
Daniele D’Anza.[8]
Il commesso di libreria (The bookshop’s clerk) – by Franco Antonicelli, first cultural magazine.[9]
Arrivi e partenze (Arrivals and departures) – gossip magazine about the VIPs coming in or leaving Italy ; debut of the director Antonello Falqui and the presenter
Mike Bongiorno.
In 1953, the experimental phase of Italian television is almost over. During the year, the two repeaters in
Milan and
Turin are joined by five more ones covering most of Northern and Central Italy. Even before its official birth, however,
RAI television comes under harsh criticism from the press, especially for the low quality of the shows and its state monopoly regime.[1]
22 October The 24 years old
Nicoletta Orsomando debuts in
RAI introducing a documentary for children; she will be, for forty years, the most notorious and beloved RAI’s “Miss good evening” (female
continuity announcer).[4][5]
La Domenica Sportiva (The sporty Sunday), the longest-lasting show of the Italian television, even today aired.[7]
Festival della nuova canzone siciliana (Festival of the new Sicilian Song), 5 seasons, hosted by
Corrado Mantoni at his debut on video.
Television shows
Album personale di Wanda Osiris (
Wanda Osiris’ personal album) – tribute to the most popular Italian showgirl of the time, directed by
Daniele D’Anza.[8]
Il commesso di libreria (The bookshop’s clerk) – by Franco Antonicelli, first cultural magazine.[9]
Arrivi e partenze (Arrivals and departures) – gossip magazine about the VIPs coming in or leaving Italy ; debut of the director Antonello Falqui and the presenter
Mike Bongiorno.