1959 in German television

This is a list of German television related events from 1959.

Events

• 11 March – West Germany's Kessler Twins finish 8th at the 1959 Eurovision Song Contest in Cannes.

Debuts

ARD

• 17 January – Gesucht wird Mörder X (1959)
• 12 February – As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me (1959)
• 11 September – Wir richten ein (1959–1964)
• 5 October – Der Andere (1959)
• 11 November – Wer nicht hören will, muß fernsehen... (1959–1960)

DFF

• 20 August – Blaulicht (1959–1968)
• 14 September – Professor Flimmrich (1959–1991)

Ending this year

• Haare hoch! (since 1958)

Networks and services

Launches

Network	Type	Launch date	Notes	Source
[[]]	Cable and satellite

Conversions and rebrandings

Old network name	New network name	Type	Conversion Date	Notes	Source
YoungTV	AB3	Cable and satellite	6 October

Closures

Network	Type	End date	Notes	Sources
[[]]	Cable and satellite