Describes the effects of the digital age and how it has impacted the television industry

1. TELEVISION
Social and Digital Media Literacy
University of Georgia
By Lexi Officer
July 18, 2012

2. HISTORY
 John Logie Baird created the first working television set in 1925.
 The first person to appear on television was a young office boy in
the same building where Baird worked. He was paid around 60 cents
for his appearance.
 The first televised tennis match was broadcast on July 12, 1928.
 The first play entitled “The Queen’s Messenger” was broadcast on
September 11, 1928.

3. HISTORY
 The first broadcast of TV pictures began in Germany in 1935.
 American TV broadcasting began in 1941.
 Color television was created during the 1960’s
 The longest running television show was “Gunsmoke,” which
aired from 1955-1975.

5. ROLE/FUNCTION
 The role of television is mainly for entertainment purposes
 Provides News information
 Offers education purposes through documentaries, debates, and
discussion series.
 Environmental awareness is also achieved through some television
programs

6. WELL-KNOWN EXAMPLES
 Gossip Girl
 The Walking Dead
 The Simpsons
 Pretty Little Liars
 South Park
 Desperate Housewives

7. IMPACT OF DIGITAL AGE
 Television has become available to watch on wireless devices (cell
phones), laptops, computers and iPads/tablets.
 Many television channels and movie streaming companies have
downloadable Apps for these devices.
 One example is Netflix which has an App available for the
iPhone.

8. FUTURE ISSUES
 Phone services are planning to wire all U.S. households for
advanced multimedia services, which may be a huge problem for
cable services.
 When phone services complete this, they will be capable of
delivering a much higher level of advanced services to homes.

9. QUESTIONS TO ASK
YOURSELF
 Would you prefer to watch television on your cell phone?
 Do you think that cable companies are in fear of losing business
due to the development of new technologies?

10. REFERENCES
http://www.bigsiteofamazingfacts.com/when-was-television-invented
http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question12551.html
http://www.high-techproductions.com/historyoftelevision.htm
“Old Media, New Media” Wilson Dizard Jr.