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History of Television

By hannahmauk

  • Use of word "Television"

    Use of word "Television"
    In 1900 at the world's fair in Paris, a russian made the first known use of the word "television"

  • Moving Television Pictures

    Moving Television Pictures
    Invented by John Logie Baird, he captured moving images in coded radio waves and then converted them back to a moving picture on a screen. This new invention was amazing to most people, although the color was in black and white.

  • First Television Commercial

    First Television Commercial
    The first television commercial was aired in 1931.

  • CBS

    CBS
    In 1937, CBS was released and the first major TV network.

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show
    This huge hit show was the spark of television.

  • Remote Control

    Remote Control
    In 1950, first remote control was invented and called Lazy Bones by Zenith.

  • "The Golden Age"

    "The Golden Age"
    Taking a step away from radio talk shows, the hit that is still know today, Peter Pan, was invented, which attracted nearly 60 million viewers. The popular TV compnay to this day, ABC, made its first major break with shows such as The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

  • Battery Operated Television

    Battery Operated Television
    In 1960, the first battery operated television was for sale.

  • Color Television

    Color Television
    The years of black and white television has come to an end. Color broadcasting was invented in 1964 and opened up a new world of television.

  • 60 minutes debuts

    60 minutes debuts
    The show 60 minutes debuts in 1968.

  • Walk on the Moon Televised

    Walk on the Moon Televised
    Neil Armstron'gs walk on the moon is televised on the television globally.

  • Sitcoms address social issues

    Sitcoms address social issues
    Beginning in the 1970's, TV sitcoms start addressing social issues.

  • VCR

    VCR
    During 1970, VCR's became available for purchase.

  • Public Broadcasting System

    Public Broadcasting System
    In 1970, the public broadcasting system network was established.

  • First Music Video

    First Music Video
    First music video aired on television was in 1981.

  • Cartoon Network

    Cartoon Network
    In 1992, the cartoon network system opens.

  • Plasma Flat Screen

    Plasma Flat Screen
    Plasma flat screen tvs were first released in 1995

  • Netflix

    Netflix
    In 1997, netflix was invented and offered to the public.

  • DVD Players

    DVD Players
    In late 1999, DVD players were invented.

  • 9/11 attacks recorded

    9/11 attacks recorded
    The 9/11 terrists attacks were recorded and broadcasted on national television.