On this date in 1959, the television show “Bonanza” premiered. Here are some things you may not have known about the landmark Western program. The series focused on Ben Cartwright and his three sons. Each …
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MTV: Music on Television? That’ll Never Work
With the song “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles, MTV went on the air for the first time 35 years ago today. Here are some things you may not have known about MTV. MTV billed …
Continue readingSports Broadcasting: Spreading the News Since 1921
On this date in 1939, the first live television broadcast of a sporting event in the United States happened. Here are some things you may not have known about the early days of sports broadcasting. …
Continue readingJulia Child: Bon Appetit!
On this date in 1963, “The French Chef,” a cooking show starring Julia Child premiered on public television in the United States. Here are some things you may not have known about Julia Child and …
Continue reading“Today” Show: A Morning News Pioneer
Today is the 64th anniversary of NBC’s “Today” show. Here are some things you may not have known about “Today” and the morning news shows that followed. The show was created by NBC vice president …
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