
1960 was the year television came to Norway. That same year, Enerhaugen was leveled, the Tromsø Bridge was opened, and it became possible to buy a car without a special permit. In the U.S., Kennedy was elected president, and in Africa, a total of 17 countries gained independence. Three personalities who helped define the year comment on its events. Knut Johannesen skated his way into our hearts with his Olympic gold medal, Nora Brockstedt became our first star in the Eurovision selection with «Voi Voi», and Inger Lise Haug, our first female TV announcer, became Norway’s first television celebrity.
1960 was the year television came to Norway. That same year, Enerhaugen was leveled, the Tromsø Bridge was opened, and it became possible to buy a car without a special permit. In the U.S., Kennedy was elected president, and in Africa, a total of 17 countries gained independence. Three personalities who helped define the year comment on its events. Knut Johannesen skated his way into our hearts with his Olympic gold medal, Nora Brockstedt became our first star in the Eurovision selection with «Voi Voi», and Inger Lise Haug, our first female TV announcer, became Norway’s first television celebrity.
1961 was the year humanity conquered space with Yuri Gagarin’s orbit of the Earth. Freezers entered Norwegian homes, and female priests entered the Church of Norway. The Berlin Wall was built, while Connie Francis sang «Where the Boys Are». Three Norwegians who shaped the year reflect on the events. Singer Grynet Molvig broke through on film and TV, Jarle Høysæter was a pioneer in TV sports, and Kjetil Bang-Hansen made his acting debut.