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The document discusses the history and development of television from its invention in 1925 to the present digital age. It notes key early milestones like the first televised broadcast in 1928. It also outlines television's main roles as entertainment, news, and education. The impact of digital technology is described as television becoming available on multiple wireless devices through apps. The future is uncertain as phone services plan to provide multimedia that may challenge cable companies.

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TELEVISION Social and Digital Media Literacy University of Georgia By Lexi Officer July 18, 2012
HISTORY John Logie Baird created the first working television set in 1925. The first person to appear on television was a young office boy in the same building where Baird worked. He was paid around 60 cents for his appearance. The first televised tennis match was broadcast on July 12, 1928. The first play entitled The Queens Messenger was broadcast on September 11, 1928.
HISTORY The first broadcast of TV pictures began in Germany in 1935. American TV broadcasting began in 1941. Color television was created during the 1960s The longest running television show was Gunsmoke, which aired from 1955-1975.
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ROLE/FUNCTION The role of television is mainly for entertainment purposes Provides News information Offers education purposes through documentaries, debates, and discussion series. Environmental awareness is also achieved through some television programs
WELL-KNOWN EXAMPLES Gossip Girl The Walking Dead The Simpsons Pretty Little Liars South Park Desperate Housewives
IMPACT OF DIGITAL AGE Television has become available to watch on wireless devices (cell phones), laptops, computers and iPads/tablets. Many television channels and movie streaming companies have downloadable Apps for these devices. One example is Netflix which has an App available for the iPhone.
FUTURE ISSUES Phone services are planning to wire all U.S. households for advanced multimedia services, which may be a huge problem for cable services. When phone services complete this, they will be capable of delivering a much higher level of advanced services to homes.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Would you prefer to watch television on your cell phone? Do you think that cable companies are in fear of losing business due to the development of new technologies?
REFERENCES http://www.bigsiteofamazingfacts.com/when-was-television-invented http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question12551.html http://www.high-techproductions.com/historyoftelevision.htm Old Media, New Media Wilson Dizard Jr.

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Television Industry PowerPoint

  • 1. TELEVISION Social and Digital Media Literacy University of Georgia By Lexi Officer July 18, 2012
  • 2. HISTORY John Logie Baird created the first working television set in 1925. The first person to appear on television was a young office boy in the same building where Baird worked. He was paid around 60 cents for his appearance. The first televised tennis match was broadcast on July 12, 1928. The first play entitled The Queens Messenger was broadcast on September 11, 1928.
  • 3. HISTORY The first broadcast of TV pictures began in Germany in 1935. American TV broadcasting began in 1941. Color television was created during the 1960s The longest running television show was Gunsmoke, which aired from 1955-1975.
  • 5. ROLE/FUNCTION The role of television is mainly for entertainment purposes Provides News information Offers education purposes through documentaries, debates, and discussion series. Environmental awareness is also achieved through some television programs
  • 6. WELL-KNOWN EXAMPLES Gossip Girl The Walking Dead The Simpsons Pretty Little Liars South Park Desperate Housewives
  • 7. IMPACT OF DIGITAL AGE Television has become available to watch on wireless devices (cell phones), laptops, computers and iPads/tablets. Many television channels and movie streaming companies have downloadable Apps for these devices. One example is Netflix which has an App available for the iPhone.
  • 8. FUTURE ISSUES Phone services are planning to wire all U.S. households for advanced multimedia services, which may be a huge problem for cable services. When phone services complete this, they will be capable of delivering a much higher level of advanced services to homes.
  • 9. QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Would you prefer to watch television on your cell phone? Do you think that cable companies are in fear of losing business due to the development of new technologies?