* Basil Fawlty: The character Basil Fawlty debuted in the British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" which premiered on September 19, 1975.
* Basil Brush: The fox puppet character debuted in the British children's show "The Basil Brush Show" on December 30, 1962.
While Basil Brush was on television earlier, Basil Fawlty was first to appear on television in a live-action role.