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Original Television Model
The original television model was invented by a Scottish pioneer named John Logie Baird in 1925. -
John Logie Baird Starts World's First Television Station
In 1926 John Baird created the worlds first ever television station soon after the television was invented. He named this station 2TV. -
See and Hear
Dr. E.F. Alexanderson created a television where you can both see and hear things. Alexander made this on a three inch screen from his house in Schenectady, New York. -
First Commercial
Charles Jenkins broadcasted the first ever commercial. He was then fined. -
Selling TV's
Charles Jenkins sells his television set called the Radiovisor Model 100 sells for $42.50. -
How Many TV's?
In 1941, there are an estimated 7,000 TV's in the United States. -
Remote Controls
The Zenith radio corporation creates the first remote control. This control will allow you to turn the tv on and off. The remote will also allow you to change the channels. The only problem with this remote is that it has o be attached to the tv by a chord. -
Colored Television
In 1953, the first colored show appears. This show is The Colgate Comedy Hur. -
Wireless Remote
In 1956, Robert Alder create the first wireless tevision remote. This remote was called the Zennith Space Commander. -
VHS
In 1976, the VHS is introduced. VHS allowed people to record shows on tv. -
TV's are taking over!
99 percent of people in the United States owns a television. -
1 Billion
There are one billion televisions in the world. -
DVD's Takeover
People have stopped using VHS tapes and are now turning to DVD's.
