The Rise of Television
By the 1950s, this device became the centerpiece of the American living room.
What is a television?
In the 1950s, this famous film company became known for making animated movies with characters like Mickey Mouse.
In American society, people are highly influenced by this type of media.
What are advertisements?
The majority of Americans had this type of technology that allowed them to hear information about what was going on in the nation and around the world.
What is a radio?
This TV genre, featuring suburban families and laugh tracks, became wildly popular in the 1950s.
What is a sitcom?
Hollywood saw the potential for growth by casting popular stars such as this Rock n' roll singer.
Who is Elvis Presley?
In the 1950s, companies started creating ads that would appeal to these people.
Who are potential new customers?
During the 1950s, many radio stations began playing new forms of this type of entertainment.
The first-ever coast-to-coast live broadcast was of this U.S. president’s inauguration in 1953.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
For years, people were drawn to these locations because of the overall stories that a movie could tell.
What is a movie theater?
This character became famous in the 1950s for selling a popular fast-food chain’s burgers and fries with the slogan “I’m Lovin’ It.”
Ronald McDonald
This singer grew popular in the 1950s for his song lyrics and controversial style of dance.
Who is Elvis Presley?
The 1950s saw the rise of this type of TV programming, where contestants competed for cash and prizes.
What is a game show?
Before movies started, people watched these short animated films featuring characters like Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse.
What are cartoons?
These short TV segments, often featuring catchy jingles, encouraged people to buy products.
What are commercials?
Radio helped spread this new style of music that became popular with teenagers in the 1950s.
What is rock 'n' roll?
This TV innovation, introduced in the late 1950s, allowed people to change channels without leaving their seat.
What is the remote control?
In the 1950s, these movie genres dramatically increased in popularity.
What are dramas and romantic comedies?
Advertisements in the 1950s ran on these three new technologies.
What is the radio, television, and movie theater?
This famous TV and radio host introduced rock ‘n’ roll stars like Elvis Presley to American audiences.
Who is Ed Sullivan?