Preschool Television in the US and UK (1945-1980) - Economy By jcl1019 Period: Jan 1, 1945 to Dec 31, 1989 Economy Sep 22, 1955 ITV founded Creates competition for BBC Dec 23, 1971 BBC turns down British version of Sesame Street Not actual day and month Period: Jan 1, 1980 to Dec 31, 1989 PBS faces finance and deregulation threats But really, doesn't it always? Period: Aug 23, 1984 to Dec 31, 1989 Many toy based shows air After FCC's removal of limited advertising restrictions by Reagan's administration. Not actual day.