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 SourceYoungTVAB3Cable and satellite6 October
Closures NetworkTypeEnd dateNotesSourcesCable and satellite
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