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Journal 1: Radio to the Golden Age

By carmenguerrero

  • KDKA Broadcast

    KDKA Broadcast
    KDKA, the first commercial radio station in the United States, broadcasted the results of the 1920 presidential election on November 2, 1920. This historic event marked the beginning of regular radio broadcasting, with Frank Conrad's station providing news and entertainment to a broader audience.
    Public Broadcasting Service. A science odyssey: People and discoveries: KDKA begins to broadcast. PBS. (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databa/dt20ra.htmltext=On%20November%,about20the%20newspaper)

  • Televisor

    Televisor
    The Televisor, developed by Scottish inventor John Logie Baird in 1925, was the first test of a working television. It used a spinning disk with holes to transmit images, paving the way for the development of television technology.
    Deffree, S. (2021, October 4). 1st Test of a working television, October 2, 1925. EDN. (https://www.edn.com/1st-test-of-a-working-television-october-2-1925/)

  • First Public TV broadcast

    First Public TV broadcast
    On November 2, 1936, the BBC conducted the inaugural public TV broadcast from Alexandra Palace in London, known as the Victorian Alexandra Palace. This historic event is acclaimed as the birthplace of television broadcasting.
    BBC. (n.d.). Alexandra Palace. BBC News. (https://www.bbc.com/historyofthebbc/buildings/alexandra-palace/)

  • Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds

    Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds
    Orson Welles' War of the Worlds, a radio broadcast in 1938, caused panic as listeners mistook its fictional alien invasion as real news. The realistic portrayal demonstrated the power of mass media and sparked a public debate on the impact of fake news.
    A&E Television Networks. (n.d.). Orson Welles’s “War of the worlds” radio play is broadcast | October 30, 1938. History.com. (https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/welles-scares-nation)

  • New York World Fair

    New York World Fair
    Television was heavily showcased in the New York World Fair in 1940, with some models having radio for those who wanted to hear audio together with the image. 343 lines of resolution TV was introduced.
    A&E Television Networks. (n.d.). Orson Welles’s “War of the worlds” radio play is broadcast | October 30, 1938. History.com. (https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/welles-scares-nation)

  • Introduction of Cable TV

    Introduction of Cable TV
    In 1948, cable television was introduced, expanding broadcast access. The Ed Sullivan Show, a prominent variety show, played a significant role in popularizing cable TV by featuring diverse and influential performances, becoming a cultural touchstone.
    Cable television. Cable Television - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. (n.d.). (https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/cable-television)

  • Premiere, the First Color TV Program

    Premiere, the First Color TV Program
    In 1951, "Premiere" marked the debut of the first color television program, showcasing the advancement of television technology by introducing vibrant and lifelike color broadcasting. Programs such as the Frank Sinatra Show and the Garry Moore Show followed shortly after.
    CBS Produces the First Commercial Color Television Broadcast in the United States : History of Information. (n.d.). (https://historyofinformation.com/detail.php?id=4224)