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  The first T.V was made
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  The first real television became available to society that was introduced by the 1939 Word's Fair.
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  The first colored televisions were made and the first commercials were aired.
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  This is known as the Golden Age of television. The remote contorl is introduced during this era.
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  Many people were depressed and nothing was the same after the assasination of president Kennedy. Many people gathered around to watch the news about him.
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  There was a decline in the original sitcoms and more urban shows aired during this time.
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  The VCR is used in the United States
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  T.v's now have parental controls, sleep timers, and picture in picture features.
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  DVD players were created along with flat screens for the "theatre in home" look.