Articles: The Television Industry

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The television industry can be an exciting place. It can also be stupifying and confusing. These articles cover topics such as writers' strikes, the role of TV Guide over the years, the growth of color television and more.

A Brief History of Television Writers: 1949-1979

Originally Published November 5th, 2007
An in-depth look at the eternal battle between television writers and producers for better recognition and compensation, starting with the birth of broadcast television in the late 1940s.

The Color Revolution: Television In The Sixties

Originally Published February 15th, 2005
The big switch to color didn't happen overnight, but in September of 1965 it was well underway.

History of the Fall Preview Special

Originally Published March 21st, 2004
See how the network's have promoted and previewed their new fall line-ups over the decades.

Outtakes, Bloopers & Goofs

Originally Published February 1st, 2004
These hilarious mistakes have been a staple of television from the very start, but really came into their own in the 1980s. PROFANITY WARNING.

Telemeter: Coin-Operated Television

Originally Published April 26th, 2006
The Telemeter system was an intriguing pay television concept involving coins that never caught on.

Television Programs in 1941

Originally Published November 19th, 2008
Commercial broadcast television began in the United States on July 2nd, 1941. Read about some of the programs viewers in New York City watched during those first month.

TV Guide Promotional Spots

Originally Published August 20th, 2003
Once an industry standard, TV Guide has fallen out of favor during the past decade. Relive its glory days with vintage promotional spots.

Last Updated November 19th, 2008