Television: From Infant to Giant

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November/December 2009 [1]

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.