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Candy Factory Bit on I Love Lucy
"I Love Lucy" was already revolutionary, but in September of 1952, it became beloved as brilliant comedy. The classic candy factory scene, in which a speedy conveyor belt makes for a tough day on the job, has been endlessly parodied and talked about. Photo taken from Script. -
Kennedy vs. Nixon
The first televised presidential debate offered a new dynamic for audience members and the candidates. The visuals started to matter, and they mattered dramatically. Kennedy wowed audiences with his posture, demeanor, and appearence, while Nixon didn't acclimate himself to the environment of television very well. Photo from Odyssey. -
Beatles Hit Ed Sullivan
The Beatles were at one time exclusively a European sensation, but that didn't last. Their appearence on Ed Sullivan's program in the 60s brought their music at the forefron of American culture. It stands today as one of the most beloved bands ever. Photo taken from NY Post. -
America's Moon Landing
While it is an event that never happened if you ask the right insane person, 1969 saw America put a man on the moon on television. This was unlike anything ever televised before. [Photo from NASA](http://www.historyrundown.com/top-5-reasons-the-moon-landing-was-not-a-hoax/) -
Nixon Resigns After Watergate
The most famous example of corruption in presidential history is Nixon's Watergate scandal. He was caught after shady background workings eventually. Whenever he resigned, the televised resignation was a special moment in history. Image taken from Voice of America. -
Last Epsiode of M*A*S*H
Watched by 125 million people, the last epside of M*A*S*H is a huge event in TV history. It was an event that brought family and friends together. The high quality of the show captured the passion of its viewers. Photo taken from Ken Levine's blog. -
Fall of Berlin Wall
The result of WW2 was another war, and a much slower, creeping one. The cold war lasted different lengths of time depending on when you ask. Most, however, agree in ended in 1989 with the fall of the Berlin Wall. This was a special televised event. Photo taken from History. -
O.J. Trial
The OJ trials caught the attention of Americans more than most. It makes sense why it would. A beloved athelete found himself in an exciting and interesting murder case that seemed obvious on the surface but that he got off scott-free for.
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Ellen Degeneres Comes out on Television
Even today, talk shows are filled with hosts of common demographics. In 1997, it was a big deal for Ellen to come out as gay on television. This allowed gay viewers to identify with a beloved celebrity and surely caused many individuals to come out in their lives. Photo credit to TIME Magazine. -
Twin Tower Attacks
Americans around the country, home early from work and school, watched their televsions in horror. Most found themselves in a position they have never been before. Others lost their lives, or lost loved ones. 9/11 was an important moment in time, and it was caught most viscerally on television. Photo credit to Reuters, Sara K Schwittek, pulled from Business Insider.
