The Wizard of Oz
Nov 3 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz" televised for 1st time - hosted by Bert Lahr and Judy Garland's 10-year old daughter Liza Minnelli, as the finale of the Ford Star Jubilee series (CBS-TV)
The Nat King Cole Show
Nov 5 "The Nat King Cole Show" debuts on NBC, the first variety program to be hosted by an African-American
The Ten Commandments
Nov 8 Biblical drama film "The Ten Commandments", directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner premieres at the Criterion Theater in NYC
Thesz vs. Watson
Nov 9 Lou Thesz beats Whipper Billy Watson in St Louis, to become NWA wrestling champion
- Nov 26 TV game show "The Price Is Right", hosted by Bill Cullen, debuts on NBC