This Day in Christian History: November 21 November 21, 1947: Religious Anthology First Airs on Television In 1947, CBS created a television show entitled Lamp Unto My Feet that aired on Sunday mornings. This show was a mix of dramas, music and interviews that highlighted the cultures, theology and history of the Jewish, Catholic and Protestant faiths. The first show aired on November 21st, and it became one of the longest running network shows. It merged with another show in 1979.