Because when it first debuted, it was such a sensation, such a fad, broadcasters could put anything on the air - and I do mean anything - and the the people would watch it. read more
In the late 1960s, Friendly was an activist for the development of cable access TV, which unlike traditional TV outlets, was designed around the idea that any member of the community should be able to have input into the production of television programming. read more
One of the most popular products in the 1950s was the TV. At the start of the decade, there were about 3 million TV owners; by the end of it, there were 55 million, watching shows from 530 stations. The average price of TV sets dropped from about $500 in 1949 to $200 in 1953. read more