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Reginald Fessenden sends voice signals over radio
Although the radio had been invented several years earlier, Fessenden sent voice signals over the radio for the first time in 1901- with assumedly very little thought into the content production of his signals. -
Christmas Carols are broadcast over radio
Radio moved beyond just voice signals, as the first musical entertainment was broadcast. -
Sarnoff summarizes the potential of radio for mass comm
Although not a trailblazer in terms of what he put out over radio wavelengths, Sarnoff accurately described the future of radio and as the text states, explained how it would become a "social institution" -
Golden Age of Radio
Radio was the height of technology in the 20's, 30's and 40's and the attached quote from the text explains what kinds of content was produced. From news to music to dramas, radio provided entertainment and as well as information. -
Over six hundred radio transmitters broadcasting in US
Big cities had the advantage of having plenty to talk about, local news, concerts and events, whereas rural towns didn't have the same luxury- this is where the idea for networks began. Networks would allow smaller stations more program options -
NBC formed
The National Broadcasting Company, commonly known as NBC, was formed initially as a radio network, and has since morphed into the multimedia conglomerate that we know today. -
NBC sends out first television broadcasts
NBC makes the jump from radio to television, widely changing their media content production -
Anthology Dramas Popularized
I Love Lucy, perhaps one of the most famous television shows ever made, was a trailblazer in the world of tv. Because Lucy was based in CA, they filmed the show in front of a live audience and sent it to NY to be broadcast. This had never been done before and signaled the end of exclusively live tv, and the beginning of sitcoms. -
Color widely used in TV
Although color was experimented with in 1954, and 3 shows in 1959 used color, it wasn't until 1965 that the Big 3 networks- ABC, NBC and CBS- all began using color, drastically changing production. -
HBO provides programming
HBO began using satellite to reach viewers nationwide, creating a new way for viewers to experience television. Attached is a letter from the president of HBO detailing the new programming. -
Ted Turner creates CNN
CNN was the first 24 hour news channel, creating a constant stream of news focused content production for television. -
Space Shuttle Discovery Launch
The very first event that was covered nationwide utilizing digital television. -
Television Broadcasting goes digital
All television broadcasting made the switch to digital by the year 2009. As new technology became available, television networks had to keep up to stay relevant. -
Peak of traditional Television viewership
Since 2010, tv viewership has declined place of watching videos on laptops, phones and other devices. This changes the demand for satellite and cable and turns it into a need for streaming services. -
Diversity in Television
Disney named Channing Dungey the first African American president of ABC, creating a wider range of backgrounds and viewpoints that affect how and what content is produced.
