Television: From Infant to Giant
1927
Philo Farnsworth uses his image dissector to transmit a picture of a line.
1940
NBC introduces an evening newscast, hosted by radio man Lowell Thomas, as part of its regular programming.
1954
Swanson debuts the frozen TV dinner—turkey and fixings in a box depicting a television screen.
1980
Media mogul Ted Turner launches Cable News Network, the first 24-hour news channel.
1993
Ninety-eight percent of U.S. households own at least one TV set; 64 percent have two or more.
2008
One billion viewers tune in for the opening of the Beijing Olympics.
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This article was first published in November 2009. Some facts may have aged gracelessly. Please call ahead to verify information.
