The History of Television

By babymagz22

  • Television Publically Tested

    Television Publically Tested
    "The first long distance television test ran between Washington D.C. and New York."

  • NBC Founded

    NBC Founded
    NBC Newtwork was founded in New York City.

  • CBS Founded

    CBS Founded
    CBS Network founded in New York City.

  • First Live Drama on Television

    First Live Drama on Television
    It was a one-act play called "The Queen's Messenger."

  • First Olympics TV Broadcast

    First Olympics TV Broadcast
    Technically in 1936 across Germany. However, the US didn't participate.

  • World's Fair in NYC

    World's Fair in NYC
    Television was introduced to the American people. Because of NBC's broadcasting of this event, the television market increased drastically.

  • First Pro Football Game Aired

    First Pro Football Game Aired
    NBC became the first network to televise a professional football game.

  • First Television Advertisement in America Aired

    First Television Advertisement in America Aired
    It ran after a MLB baseball game. The ad was for Bulova watches. Interestingly, the company paid only $4-$9 for the advertisement!

  • First Primetime Emmy Award Show

    First Primetime Emmy Award Show
    For the purpose of recognizing excellence in television.

  • First National Live TV Broadcast

    First National Live TV Broadcast
    It was of Harry Truman's speech at the Japanse Peace Treaty Conference.

  • First Live Coast to Coast Broadcast

    First Live Coast to Coast Broadcast
    CBS broadcasted from New York City to San Francisco.

  • First National Color Broadcast

    First National Color Broadcast
    For the Tournament of Roses Parade (a New Years' celebration) in California.

  • First Televised Presidential Debate

    First Televised Presidential Debate
    Critical turning point for Kennedy because he was unknown to the majority of American people. For the first time, Americans could see politicans discuss their politics instead of listening on the radio. Because of this, image is now an extremely important aspect for politicans.

  • "The Beatles" appear on "The Ed Sullivan Show"

    "The Beatles" appear on "The Ed Sullivan Show"
    First live performance on U.S. soil. Made history because 60% of TV's were tuned in.

  • First Swear Word on TV

    First Swear Word on TV
    The word 'Hell' used on "Star Trek"- "The City on the Edge of Forever."

  • First Person to Set Foot on Moon

    First Person to Set Foot on Moon
    Many Americans anxiously watched their televisions in order to keep up with the history-making moment.

  • First Episode of "SNL" Aired

    First Episode of "SNL" Aired
    This show produced many catch-phrases and characters in pop culture. Old cast members have made big names for themseleves by going on to televison and movies.

  • First Music Video Aired

    First Music Video Aired
    It was for the song "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles.

  • First Episode of "Cops" Aired

    First Episode of "Cops" Aired
    One of the first television shows with real peopele, without the use of scripts. "Cops" helped pave the way for many reality tv shows today.

  • "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Aired

    "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Aired
    As one of the most succesful reality tv shows, "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" still runs today.