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Discover the history of a medium that changed the world. The Magic Window: American Television, 1939-1953 explores how television rose to popularity in the United States, beginning with its debut at the 1939 New York World's Fair. This book provides a detailed look at the era when television was a brand new technology. Readers will learn about the specific people, events, and performances that were televised or influenced the content during these formative years. It goes beyond simple entertainment to examine the broader impact of the medium on American life. You will gain insight into the business, politics, and technology that shaped early television broadcasting. Whether you are interested in the cultural shifts of the mid-20th century or the technical evolution of broadcasting, this book offers a comprehensive look at the period from 1939 to 1953. It is an essential resource for anyone studying the history of performing arts and the evolution of mass media.

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Traces the history of American television starting from the 1939 New York World's Fair debut.

Covers the essential people, events, and performances that defined the medium from 1939 to 1953.

Examines the business and political forces that shaped the early television industry.

Provides insight into the technology used during the development of early television broadcasting.

Explores both the cultural and entertainment aspects of this newborn medium in the United States.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
26 November 2002
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15 February 2007

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