Warner Communications, owners of the Superman character, sue the students of Richard J. Daley College in Chicago for trademark infringement when they name their student newspaper The Daley Planet.

12 Jan.

ABC debuts the prime-time soap opera Dynasty.

15 Jan.

Hill Street Blues, a police drama produced by Steven Bochco, debuts on NBC.

6 Mar.

CBS news anchorman Walter Cronkite goes off the air after nineteen years in broadcasting. He is replaced by veteran newsman Dan Rather.

8 Oct.

Cagney and Lacey, a police drama featuring two female leads, debuts on ABC.