Category Archives: Television

50 years of TV’s “Vast Wasteland”

Posted on May 9, 2011 by GilPress

“When television is good, nothing — not the theater, not the magazines or newspapers — nothing is better.

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Television in the World of Tomorrow

Posted on April 30, 2011 by GilPress

Today in 1939, the 1939 New York World’s Fair had its grand opening, with 206,000 people in attendance. The April 30 date coincided with the 150th anniversary of George Washington’s inauguration as President in New York City. President Franklin D. … Continue reading →

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TDII (Extra!): First TV Transmission Across the Atlantic

Posted on February 8, 2011 by GilPress

Today in 1928, John Logie Baird transmited television pictures across the Atlantic, using a short-wave radio.

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Internet Up, TV Down as Main News Source for Under 30

Posted on January 4, 2011 by GilPress

Pew Research Center: In 2010, for the first time, the internet has surpassed television as the main source of national and international news for people younger than 30. Another 2 years for 30-49 year-olds?

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The InfoStory Quant: How Much Video?

Posted on November 15, 2010 by GilPress

Americans watch on average 30 minutes of Web video daily (40% more than in 2009) compared to five hours of TV. Tipping point in 2015?

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High Definition, High Expectations

Posted on November 10, 2010 by GilPress

“Now in 56 percent of U.S. households, High Definition television is one of the most quickly adopted consumer entertainment technologies of the past 20 years, but true HD viewing is still far eclipsed by viewing of standard definition television. Only … Continue reading →

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