Scottish inventor John Logie Baird demonstrated the first working TV system in 1926.
It featured a 15-minute show broadcast by W2XB in Schenectady, New York.
Color broadcasts only became common in the 1960s in most parts of the world.
It was used during the World’s Fair in Paris by Russian scientist Constantin Perskyi.
It was called “Lazy Bones” and connected to the TV by a wire.
It began airing in 1947 and is still ongoing as a news/interview show in the U.S.
Television is one of the most widespread technologies across the globe.
It was for Bulova watches and cost just $9 to broadcast.
NHK developed a high-definition TV system in the 1980s called Hi-Vision.
It attracted more than 2 billion viewers worldwide.
Shows like “Survivor” and “Big Brother” brought a new era of unscripted entertainment.
It aired on NBC in the U.S. during the Tournament of Roses Parade.
It premiered in 1989 and has aired more than 750 episodes.
Streaming services like Netflix made it easy to watch entire seasons in one sitting.
LCD and plasma displays quickly became the industry standard.
Evening hours (usually 7 PM to 10 PM) draw the highest viewership.
It was one of the first shows filmed in front of a live studio audience with multiple cameras.
In the 1930s, a television could cost as much as a new car.
This helps fund public broadcasting networks, such as the BBC in the UK.
Smart TVs support apps like YouTube, Netflix, and gaming platforms.
These daytime dramas were originally sponsored by soap manufacturers.
TV remains a major part of daily life for many people around the world.
It allowed remote areas to access programming by receiving signals from orbiting satellites.
“Howdy Doody” and similar shows targeted the emerging post-war baby boom generation.
These ultra-high definition displays offer stunning detail and clarity.
It featured John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon and changed how politics used media.
Many shows, like “The Office,” exist in several country-specific versions.
“Saturday Night Live” holds the record for the most Emmy wins for a single show.
It made television more accessible for the hearing impaired.
It allowed viewers access to hundreds of specialized channels beyond broadcast networks.
Platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu now dominate entertainment.
Early television sets required users to manually switch channels and adjust volume.
Some modern TVs and films now display in 60 or 120 frames per second for smoother motion.
It was a major leap in picture quality compared to standard definition TV.
From moon landings to 9/11, people turned to television for real-time updates.
Series like “Game of Thrones” and “Friends” have fans across nearly every country.
Organizations like Nielsen track audience sizes to guide programming and advertising.
Modern households now commonly own screens 55 inches or larger.
Smart TVs integrate internet connectivity and app support, changing how people consume content.
Some modern programs and platforms let viewers make choices that affect the storyline.
Soap operas like “The Young and the Restless” have aired for over 50 years.
Super Bowl broadcasts in the U.S. regularly draw over 100 million viewers.
The binge-watch model allows viewers to consume entire seasons without waiting weekly.
It debuted in the 1950s and paved the way for future cartoons.
Many models come with AI voice control like Google Assistant or Alexa built-in.
Though hyped in the early 2010s, they failed to gain lasting popularity.
Community-run channels give local creators a platform without network involvement.
Free TV with HD antennas offers a no-subscription alternative to cable.
TV tech continues to evolve with innovations in form and display quality.