Giant
Oct 10 "Giant", directed by George Stevens, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean in his last role, premieres in NYC
- Oct 13 WAGM TV channel 8 in Presque Isle, ME (CBS/NBC/ABC) begins
Around the World in 80 Days
Oct 17 "Around the World in 80 Days", based on the book by Jules Verne, directed by Michael Anderson and starring David Nivon and Cantinflas, premieres in New York
- Oct 23 First video recording on magnetic tape televised coast-to-coast
Huntley–Brinkley Report
Oct 29 NBC anchors Chet Huntley and David Brinkley first team up in "The Huntley–Brinkley Report"
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