6. The Invention of Television

Although John Logie Baird invented a working television set back in 1926, it wasn’t until 1939 that regular programming began being broadcast in Britain. The 1940s saw the invention of color television and by 1949, more than 1 million homes in the U.S. had a television set.

The invention of television marked the beginning of a new era in mass communication. It revolutionized the way people consumed news and entertainment, as it allowed content to be broadcast directly into their homes. Television soon became one of the most popular forms of entertainment, with millions tuning in to watch their favorite shows every night. Television also had an enormous impact on advertising, as it allowed companies to reach a much larger audience than ever before. This led to a massive increase in consumer spending and changed the way businesses marketed their products. Television continues to be an integral part of our lives today and its invention in the 1940s had far-reaching consequences that are still felt today.