History of Television

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History of Television — page 1 — Television Connects Cultures In a discussion of art and culture television may not immediately spring to mind Yet television has a broad cultural influence On average Americans spend more than 20 hours each week watching television 1 In contrast few people visit a museum or attend a concert every week For decades television has been a major part of people’s lives This has allowed the medium to influence both individual and national identities Millions of people spread thousands of miles apart share the same experiences through television Television as an art form is dependent on the art forms that came before it Television is a direct descendent of radio in terms of both the technology 6 Chapter 1

History of Television — page 2 — Television brings families and cultures together through shared experiences 7

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