ABSTRACT

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, it also explores the business, politics, and technology of early television.

chapter |19 pages

The Beginning of Everything

chapter |12 pages

A Torch of Hope

chapter |22 pages

In a Troubled World

chapter |13 pages

The Winds of Postwar

chapter |24 pages

Turning the Corner

chapter |24 pages

From Boom to Berle

chapter |27 pages

Conflicts in the Air

chapter |20 pages

Comics and Communists

chapter |29 pages

Linking Coast to Coast

chapter |16 pages

Liking Ike and Loving Lucy