History of Television by Tommy Koenig

GE "Octagon" (1928)

Sep 26, 1928

The GE "Octagon" was created by Ernst W. Alexanderson in 1928 and the mechanical television receiver was built for a 48-line television. Also, it was first created in Schenectady, New York.

1929 Western Television

Nov 26, 1929

The first set that was ever made was produced by Western Televison Co. in Chicago in 1929. It uses a 45 line disk, with triple interlace.Also, the Western Television was the first company to produce a commercial Television reciever.

Baird Model "C"

Nov 26, 1929

The Baird Model "C" uses a 30-line mechanical television receiver using a spinning Nipkow disc and a modulated neon lamp. This magnificent machine was created by Baird, John Loggie in London in 1929

1930 Baird "Televisor"

Nov 26, 1930

This piece of history for Television was created in Britian and created by John Loggie the same person who created the 1928 Baird Model "C". Also, the 30 line images did not take up the entire "screen", but were in fact 6cm high and 2cm wide. This is the reason why this was the most popular selling T.V. of its time

1934 Model B2 Russian TV

Mar 26, 1934

In March of 1934, Russia's first domestic television set was produced at the at the Kozitskogo radio factory in Leningrad. This was a revulutionary for all of Russia and set the ball moving for advances in new technology. The set consisted of a mechanical Nipkow scanning disk, a radio receiver for the visual information, and a synchronizing unit.

1934 Pioneer-TM3 Russian TV

Nov 26, 1934

The 1934 Pioneer-TM3 Russian Television was created in 1934 and was revolutionized modern technology around the whole world. Also, It contained in one cabinet the mechanical scanning apparatus and two receivers, one for the reception of picture signals and one for the sound.

German broadcasts from Paris via Eiffel Tower

Nov 26, 1942

This new type of technology was influental for people all across the world. This broadcast was a broadcast from the Eiffel Tower and what was broadcasted by John Swift about the actions occuring in World War II from the German perspective.

USA experiments with TV-guided missiles in Pacific

Nov 26, 1942

This event in history is about how the U.S, during World War II were experimenting with TV-guided missles in the pacific as another form of weaponry that would come as a suprise to the opposing antagonist force Nazi Germany.

Emerson600 Portable

Dec 2, 1949

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The Emerson 600 Portable was created in 1949. The set is covered in a textured cloth almost like an "alligator" finish. The alligator finish was something that Televisions never really had before. Also, this TV was not very popular during it's time.

1950 9% of T.V.'s in all of US Households

Dec 2, 1950

In 1950 there were 6,132,000 television sets sold, making a total of 9,735,000 in 9% of US households. Audinces anticipate color television.

First Remote Control

Dec 2, 1950

In 1950 Zenith Corportation creates the first remote control for televisions. This changed the era of T.V. technology because it allowed users access to a hand held remote instead of having to get up out of their seats in order to change the channel.

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

Dec 2, 1951

In 1951 Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz negotiate about a contract with CBS to establish a television show called I Love Lucy. This was a major impact on television because this show was very important during this time period.

First Split Screen Broadcast Occurs

Dec 2, 1960

The first split screen broadcast occurs on 1960 on the Kennedy and Nixon debates. This was so important because there was no such thing as "split screen broadcasting" in the T.V. world.

FCC chairman Newton Minow

Dec 2, 1961

In this event FCC chairman Newton Minow called television a "vast wasteland" when he addressed the National Association of Broadcasters. This was important in history because today television is the number one thing that people watch when they have free time.

First Prototype for a plasma display monitor

Dec 2, 1964

In 1964 the first prototype for a plasama display monitor was creaated in the University of Illinois by Professors Donald
Bitzer and Gene Slottow, and graduate student Robert Willson. This invention would set forth more inventions to be created for televisions.

The Public Broadcasting System network is established.

Dec 2, 1970

In 1970 The Public Broadcasting System network is established. This is extremely important because this group/organization would be the reason behind why we have public broadcasting for television today.

Half the televisions in homes are color sets.

Dec 2, 1972

In 1972 half the televisions in homes across America are color sets. This is extremely important because it shows how everyone is converting to new colored televisions. Also, soon everyone will have a colored television in their homes as time progresses.

Sony's Betamax video recorder

Dec 2, 1975

In 1975 Sony's Betamax video recorder goes on the U.S. market for 1300$. More than 25,000 units sell in the first
year of its release date. A one-hour cassette tape sells for $16. This shows that at this time that this system was valued item to have based on its price.

Ted Turner's Cable News Network debuts

Dec 2, 1980

In 1980 Ted Turner's Cable News Network debuts airing 24 hour national news reporting and 1.7 million subscribers. Also, this is important because Ted Turner's Cable News Network is very well known throughout the United States.

HDTV

Dec 2, 1981

In 1981 HDTV is demonstrated in United States by NHK, Japan's government-owned broadcasting service, at the
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers meeting in Los Angeles. This shows that they are trying to make the quality of television better to satisfy needs and wants of the consumer.

Fox Broadcasting is established

Dec 2, 1985

in 1985 Fox Broadcasting is established. This date in time is very important because from here on out Fox will only be getting more and more recognition. Also, today Fox is one of the most successful broadcasting stations across America.

Cartoon Network opens

Dec 2, 1992

In 1992 Carton Network opens, fueled by Ted Turner's acquisition of Hanna-Barbera Cartoons. This impacts televisions because Cartoon Network is a well known network around the United States.

Anticipating HDTV,

Dec 2, 1993

In 1993 America is anticipating HDTV. The release of HDTV will set the bar high for better quality of television and will raise the prices tremendously.

Viacom acquires Paramount Communications

Dec 2, 1994

Viacom acquires Paramount Communications for $10 billion and they also aquire Blockbuster Video for $8.4 billion. Paramount is very well known for making movies rather than television, however, they are still very well known. Also, Blockboster Video is although they are out of business due to Netflix was very important during its time of existence.

98% of America Households have one or more T.V.s

Dec 3, 2004

This is extremely important in Television history because back in the past there was only 4% that had a t.v. in their households. However, now that there is 98% of t.v.s in America it shows how important t.v. is to American culture

Twenty CBS'-owned stations are fined

Dec 3, 2004

Twenty CBS'-owned stations are fined $550,000 by the FCC after a "wardrobe malfunction" at the superbowl in 2004. This is important because this has been the first time that something this bad happened at a major event.

Time-Warner/AOL offers telephone service

Dec 3, 2005

Time-Warner/AOL offer telephone service is important because now a television company is providing telephone service. Then later on in 2005 Time-Warner providees internet access to their television shows live from the internet.