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First National Color Broadcast
The first national color broadcast in the US occurred on January 1, 1954, when NBC aired the 'Tournament of Roses' parade.
Commercial Television Debut
The first legal commercial television station in America, WNBT (now WNBC), began broadcasting on July 1, 1941.
First TV Broadcast
The first mechanical television broadcast was made by Charles Francis Jenkins on June 13, 1925.
Introduction of Pay-Per-View
Pay-per-view television service was introduced in the early 1950s, allowing viewers to pay for events they wanted to watch.
Introduction of Video Cassette Recorders (VCRs)
The first commercially successful Video Cassette Recorder (VCR), the Sony Betamax, was introduced on May 10, 1975.
Reality Television Pioneered by 'The Real World'
MTV’s 'The Real World' debuted on May 21, 1992, pioneering the modern reality television genre.
Introduction of Satellite Broadcasting
The first television signal broadcast by satellite was accomplished by Telstar 1 on July 10, 1962.
Launch of Netflix Streaming Service
Netflix launched its streaming service on January 16, 2007, revolutionizing how television content is consumed.
First Use of TV for Presidential Debates
The first televised presidential debate was between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon on September 26, 1960.
First Online Streaming TV Show
In 1994, 'World News Now' became the first television show to be broadcast over the Internet.
The Transition to Digital Television
The FCC approved the ATSC digital television standard on December 24, 1996, marking the start of the transition from analog to digital broadcasting in the US.
Introduction of Cable Television
Cable television was introduced in the 1940s in the United States, initially to improve reception in remote areas.
First National Live Television Broadcast
On September 4, 1951, the American soap opera 'Love of Life' was the first national live television broadcast in the US on CBS.
First Public Television Broadcast
The BBC made the world's first public television broadcast on November 2, 1936, from Alexandra Palace in London.
Introduction of Color Television
The first public demonstration of color television was by RCA in New York City on February 12, 1940.
The Invention of the Television
John Logie Baird demonstrated the world's first working television system on January 26, 1926.
First Music Video on MTV
MTV launched on August 1, 1981, with the first music video, 'Video Killed the Radio Star' by The Buggles.
First High Definition TV Broadcast
Raleigh, North Carolina's WRAL-HD was the first regular high-definition (HD) television station to begin broadcasting on October 13, 1996.
Introduction of the Remote Control
Zenith Radio Corporation created the first practical remote control, called 'Lazy Bones', in 1950.
First Worldwide TV Broadcast via Satellite
The Beatles' performance on 'Our World' was broadcast globally on June 25, 1967, reaching an estimated 400 million viewers.
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