Cricket is the Most Watched Sport in the World
If you are reading this, chances are that you are a cricket fan. But how many of your friends and family also understand and appreciate the sport? While it might not be as popular as some other sports out there, there’s no denying that cricket…
908Technology and the Visual Entertainment Revolution
In the 1930s and 1940s, radio was new and exciting. People couldn’t get enough of it, and it changed how people interacted with one another, gathered together as a society, and even learned about the world around them. As a result of radio’s…
843The Birth of the Soap Opera
Throughout television history, there have been various periods that have produced some of the most memorable shows. These different periods are commonly referred to as “eras” and are widely considered to be the turning points for specific…
786The History Channel is Educational
The History Channel is known for showing programs about ancient civilizations, dead monarchs, and the fall of the Roman Empire. It’s not exactly a channel you’d think of as educational. After all, so much of what we see on TV these days…
797The Longest Running Soap Operas on American Tv
Soap operas are known for their dramatic and romantic storylines. These shows are a hybrid of a traditional soap opera combined with the whodunit mystery elements of an anthology series. Most soap operas air as 30-minute segments, once or twice…
907The Evolution of Television from its Beginnings
Television has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Once only available via public broadcasting or other special events, the rise of cable and satellite television, as well as streaming online video content, has made it ubiquitous in…
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