History's Best Selling TV Shows of 1963

Step back in time to explore the definitive collection of iconic tv releases from 1963. Discover the standout creations that defined pop culture, captured consumer imagination, and shaped history during this unforgettable era.

1. Doctor Who

   Released in 1963 by Sydney Newman, C. E. Webber, Donald Wilson, BBC

   On November 23, 1963, a cultural phenomenon was born, though its arrival was nearly lost to history. The BBC aired 'An Unearthly Child,' the first episode of a new educational science-fiction serial titled 'Doctor Who.' The premiere, however, was tragically overshadowed, broadcasting the day after the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Recognizing the muted public attention, the BBC made the crucial decision to re-air the first episode the following Saturday, just before the second installment. This second chance allowed the show to capture the public's imagination, introducing viewers to a mysterious old man, his granddaughter, her two schoolteachers, and a police box that was much bigger on the inside. This date marks the beginning of the longest-running science-fiction television series in history.