Early television history

Early television history began in the 1920s with experiments in transmitting moving images electronically. Technology rapidly advanced through the 1930s and 1940s, leading to the first broadcasts of scheduled programs. Post-World War II, TV ownership skyrocketed, and networks like NBC and CBS emerged, offering news, entertainment, and sports. The transition from mechanical to electronic systems, along with improvements in picture quality and broadcasting standards, laid the foundation for modern television. This era marked the shift from experimental technology to a central part of daily life and mass communication.