1999 in Dutch television
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This is a list of Dutch television related events from 1999.
Events
- 14 March - Marlayne is selected to represent Netherlands at the 1999 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "One Good Reason". She is selected to be the forty-first Dutch Eurovision entry during Nationaal Songfestival held at NOS Studios in Hilversum.
- 16 September - The television reality show Big Brother debuts on Veronica.
- 12 October - Erna Otte-Hemmink, performing as Emma Shapplin wins the fifteenth series of Soundmixshow
- 30 December - The first series of Big Brother is won by Bart Spring in 't Veld.
Debuts
- 16 September - Big Brother (1999-2006)
- 1 November - De Club van Sinterklaas (1999-2009)
Television shows
1950s
- NOS Journaal (1956–present)
1970s
- Sesamstraat (1976–present)
1980s
- Jeugdjournaal (1981–present)
- Soundmixshow (1985-2002)
- Het Klokhuis (1988–present)
1990s
- Goede tijden, slechte tijden (1990–present)
- Goudkust (1996-2001)
- Monte Carlo (1998-2002)
Networks and services
Launches
| Network | Type | Launch date | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net5 | Cable television | 1 March | ||
| Extreme Sports Channel | Cable television | 1 May | ||
| VH1 Export | Cable television | June | ||
| Reality TV | Cable television | 1 December |
Conversions and rebrandings
| Old network name | New network name | Type | Conversion Date | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNT Classic Movies | Turner Classic Movies | Cable television | 15 October |
See also
Deaths