Abbe Giovanna Caselli invented the Pantelegraph. It could transfer an image through wires, similar to the way telephone wires transfer sound.
Two scientists named Smith and May experimented with selenium. It helped them figure out that they could transform pictures into signals to be sent over wires more easily.
In 1884, George Eastman invented the first flexible photographic film. Photographic film allowed multiple images to be stored onto a plastic coated strip. These images could then viewed later. The History of Film, Television & Video).
In the year of 1887, Thomas Edison has his kinetograph (motion picture camera) patented. The History of Film, Television & Video).
The first public demonstration of motion pictures is displayed in Paris, France. The History of Film, Television & Video).
The development of the Cathode Ray Tube is used to produce television images, ten years after it was invented. The History of Film, Television & Video).
The first long distance television test ran between Washington D.C. and New York. (john k)
The first station was named W3XK. It was owned by Charles Jenkins. (john K)
In 1936, the first television broadcast was made available in London. The broadcast displayed the British play, "The Man with the Flower in His Mouth". The History of Film, Television & Video).
The first proposal for a color TV broadcast is made by George Valensi. This proposal sparked new ideas for the television industry. (exact date unknown) The History of Film, Television & Video).
The Blue Network, part of NBC, became the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) in 1946. The Blue Network, back in the 1930's and 40's known as NBC Blue, was sold to Edward Noble. Noble was the owner of Life Savers candy at the time. He was then given the rights to change the network name to "American Broadcasting Company". The History of Film, Television & Video).
Color broadcasting officially arrives in the U.S. on Dec. 17 when FCC approves a modified version of the RCA system. The arrival of color broadcasting allowed viewers to view broadcasts in the color they are recorded in. The History of Film, Television & Video).
In 1956, the Video Recorder, along with videotape, is introducted by Ampex Corp. Video recorders allowed movies and videos to be recorded directly onto videotapes.The History of Film, Television & Video).
By August of 1957, more countries worldwide allowed TV advertising than forbid it. The History of Film, Television & Video).
In 1960, TV surpasses newspapers as an information source. (The History of Film, Television & Video).
In the year of 1965, color TV flourishes. NBC leads the way and begins to use the phrase "The Full Color Network". (The History of Film, Television & Video).
astronaut Neil Armstrong takes mankind's first step on the moon as millions of U.S. viewers watch the historic event live on network TV. (The History of Film, Television & Video).
In mid-January, digital satellite dishes are released. They became the biggest selling electronic item in history, next to the VCR. (The History of Film, Television & Video).
In the year of 2000, the DVD becomes more popular and DVD movies became more common. (The History of Film, Television & Video).
Flat screen and HDTV sales rise in the year of 2005. These types of televisions are usually very thin, and contain high image quality. (The History of Film, Television & Video).
In 2012, most TV manufactures released high definition 3D sets. In order to view television in 3D, you must wear modern LCD glasses that lets you view video in clear 3D. (The History of Film, Television & Video).
The first smart tv was introduced by samsung. A smart TV offers a number of "internet connected services" that normal televisions can't offer. It has the equivalent of a computer built into it, giving you a greater number of services. These televisions offer apps, media streaming, web browsing, games and, perhaps most importantly, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV). (cnet.com)
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