This largely celebratory narrative traces the growth of the American television industry from the first consumer sets displayed at the 1939 World's Fair to the success of the television show I Love Lucy . Von Schilling (English, Northampton Community College) discusses various aspects of the phenomenon, including the inventors, the businesses, the
This largely celebratory narrative traces the growth of the American television industry from the first consumer sets displayed at the 1939 World's Fa...
This fascinating book tells the story of how television became popular in the United States following the medium's debut at the 1939 New York World's Fair. You'll learn about the people, events, and performances that were televised - or influenced what was being televised - from 1939 to 1953. In addition to the entertainment and cultural aspects of this newborn medium, The Magic Window also explores the business, politics, and technology of early television.
This fascinating book tells the story of how television became popular in the United States following the medium's debut at the 1939 New York World's ...
