1. History of the Television 1960-1990 Mod Com - Period 7

2. Objective You should be able to recognize and explain at least five important events in TV history from 1960-1990. You should be able to recognize and explain at least five important events in TV history from 1960-1990.

3. Description Television began to gain popularity as technology advanced. Began with large boxed tube televisions Advanced to flat screen HD

4. 1960s In 1960, a debate between Nixon and Kennedy was broadcasted on September 26. In 1960, a debate between Nixon and Kennedy was broadcasted on September 26. Most popular shows included: “Gun Smoke” and “Wagon Train.” Most popular shows included: “Gun Smoke” and “Wagon Train.” August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King delivers his “ I have a dream” speech. August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King delivers his “ I have a dream” speech. Nov.22, Kennedy was shot by a sniper in Dallas which was broadcasted live on NBC Nov.22, Kennedy was shot by a sniper in Dallas which was broadcasted live on NBC 1964 The Beatles appear on the “ Ed Sullivan” show and views grew to 73 million. 1964 The Beatles appear on the “ Ed Sullivan” show and views grew to 73 million. 1965- color TV booms as NBC begins their full color network 1965- color TV booms as NBC begins their full color network

5. 1970s 1971- TV commercials grow from 30 seconds to 60 1971- TV commercials grow from 30 seconds to 60 1971- “ All in the family” debuts and the “ Ed Sullivan” show ends after 23 seasons. 1971- “ All in the family” debuts and the “ Ed Sullivan” show ends after 23 seasons. 1974- Ed Sullivan dies 1974- Ed Sullivan dies 1979- ESPN debuts 1979- ESPN debuts

6. 1980s 1980- CNN is born 1980- CNN is born August of 1980, MTV is born August of 1980, MTV is born 1983- final episode of M.A.S.H. draws an audience of 125 million 1983- final episode of M.A.S.H. draws an audience of 125 million On Nov. 11, ABC broadcasts “The Day After” On Nov. 11, ABC broadcasts “The Day After” 1986-“ The Cosby Show” broke records wanting $400,000 for a 30 second commercial. 1986-“ The Cosby Show” broke records wanting $400,000 for a 30 second commercial. 1986- California Raisin Advisory Board introduces the dancing raisin commercial. 1986- California Raisin Advisory Board introduces the dancing raisin commercial. 1987- Fox debuts 1987- Fox debuts

7. 1990s 1992- Jon Carson retires and Jay Leno takes over on the “ Tonight Show” 1992- Jon Carson retires and Jay Leno takes over on the “ Tonight Show” 1994- Winter Olympics are broadcasted. 1994- Winter Olympics are broadcasted. 1999-Sony releases Digital 8 video format 1999-Sony releases Digital 8 video format

8. 2000+ 2000- DVD becomes as common as the vhs tape 2000- DVD becomes as common as the vhs tape HD and Plasma begin to come into development. HD and Plasma begin to come into development.

9. Resources  Pbriggs.net  History of television (about.com) History of television (about.com) History of television (about.com)  Television History - The First 75 Years Television History - The First 75 Years Television History - The First 75 Years  The History of Film & Television The History of Film & Television The History of Film & Television  Pics-yahoo.com