This is a list of Dutch television related events from 1979.
Events 7 February – Xandra is selected to represent the Netherlands at the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Colorado". She was selected to be the Dutch entry at the Nationaal Songfestival held at RAI Congrescentrum in Amsterdam. 31 March – Israel wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Hallelujah by Milk Honey. The Netherlands finish in twelfth place with their song "Colorado" by Xandra. Television shows 1950s NOS Journaal (1956–present) Pipo de Clown (1958–present) 1970s Sesamstraat (1976–present) Births 12 January – Johnny de Mol, actor & TV presenter 15 February – Chantal Janzen, actress & TV presenter References