Lennart Hyland

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Lennart Hyland (September 15, 1919, Tranås, Småland – March 15, 1993), Swedish TV-show host and journalist and one of the most popular and renowned TV personalities in the history of Swedish television. His biggest success as an entertainer was unquestionably the show Hylands hörna ("Hyland's corner"), initially a radio show, that aired from 1962 on Sveriges Television. Initially it was a radio show at Sveriges Radio, and due to its success and popularity was moved to Sveriges Television in 1962 where it aired until 1983. During its 21-year run it became a veritable institution of Swedish popular entertainment.