Television and its History

by Meeri Sild — last modified 2008-06-18 18:04

Find answers to the following questions. Note that for some questions answers are hidden inside pictures. Also provide links to the answers.

1. When were the first TV sets built? State the year, country and model ( USA, UK, France, Russia)

2. How many hours a day were TV programmes broadcasted in 1937 in the UK?

3. How much did a TV set cost in 1939 ( USA dollars)?

4. Who invented television?

5. Who was the first USA TV star?

6. What did the first TV commercial advertise?

7. When was the first TV guide issued?

8. How many TV sets have been sold worldwide till now ( an estimated figure)?

9. What was the first music video shown on TV (1981) ?

10. What film is on BBC1 today at 3 p.m.?

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