This is a list of Brazilian television related events from 1980. Events July 18 - Rede Tupi, the first television station in Brazil, closes two months before turning 30. Television shows 1970s Turma da Mônica (1976–present) Sítio do Picapau Amarelo (1977–1986) Networks and services Launches Network Type Launch date Notes Source InterTV Grandes Minas Cable and satellite 14 September Conversions and rebrandings Old network name New network name Type Conversion Date Notes Source Rede Tupi Cable and satellite 18 July Births 21 April - Sidney Sampaio, actor 22 April Rodrigo Hilbert, actor & model Elaine Mickely, actress & model 22 May - Tiago Leifert, journalist & TV host 13 June - Lígia Mendes, TV host & actress 20 July - Dado Dolabella, actor & singer 20 September - Guilherme Berenguer, actor References
See also 1980 in Brazil List of Brazilian films of 1980