Television History
Technology
Telephonoscope and the cathode ray (tube) that could send
picture transmissions through cable wires.
Nipkow is attributed with the basis for this technology.
Early Programming for
the 1940’s
This was broadly defined as family entertainment with shows
like: Howdy Dudey, Ripley’s Believe It
or Not, Break the Bank, Actor’s Studio and the Texaco Star Theatre
Quiz Show Scandals-
1950’s
Disgruntled contestants on the show exposed how the quiz
shows were rigged, so that the people answering trivia questions were coached
on the information beforehand. After
this event, rules for the format of a gameshow were established so that the
viewing audience could not be fooled.
“Live Era”?
Color Television
Development?
The Freeze 1948-1952
The FCC announced that they would stop granting new
television licenses. During this time, the FCC would resolve issues confusing
the administration and governing of TV transmissions, ranging from legal
questions, rules of conduct, programming and organization of networks- even the
introduction of color technology. They
held a hearing to arrive at a master blueprint for the television industry.
New Show Formats?
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