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Who is known as the 'father of television' for developing the first fully electronic TV system?
Who is known as the 'father of television' for developing the first fully electronic TV system?
What technological advancement in the 1950s revolutionized television viewing in the U.S.?
What technological advancement in the 1950s revolutionized television viewing in the U.S.?
Which format of television programming surged in popularity during the 1990s for its low production costs?
Which format of television programming surged in popularity during the 1990s for its low production costs?
What was the primary function of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) when it was formed in 1934?
What was the primary function of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) when it was formed in 1934?
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What major change in news programming began with the launch of CNN in 1980?
What major change in news programming began with the launch of CNN in 1980?
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Which radio network, led by William S. Paley, had 105 affiliates by 1937?
Which radio network, led by William S. Paley, had 105 affiliates by 1937?
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What was one of the key benefits of using VCRs in the 1970s?
What was one of the key benefits of using VCRs in the 1970s?
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What major technological advancement in the 1950s contributed to the portability of radios?
What major technological advancement in the 1950s contributed to the portability of radios?
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Which format became popular during the Baby Boom era, frequently playing the 40 most popular songs?
Which format became popular during the Baby Boom era, frequently playing the 40 most popular songs?
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What invention by Thomas Edison in 1877 was the first device to record and play sound?
What invention by Thomas Edison in 1877 was the first device to record and play sound?
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Which technology improved sound quality replacing Edison's tinfoil?
Which technology improved sound quality replacing Edison's tinfoil?
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What was the dominant format for recorded music in the 1920s?
What was the dominant format for recorded music in the 1920s?
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During the 'Battle of the Speeds' in the 1940s-1950s, which formats were adopted as industry standards?
During the 'Battle of the Speeds' in the 1940s-1950s, which formats were adopted as industry standards?
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Which technological advancement in the 1950s significantly transformed music production?
Which technological advancement in the 1950s significantly transformed music production?
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Which artist is known as the 'King of Rock and Roll'?
Which artist is known as the 'King of Rock and Roll'?
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Who successfully detected radio waves in the 1880s, laying the foundation for radio technology?
Who successfully detected radio waves in the 1880s, laying the foundation for radio technology?
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What concept did Chris Anderson popularize in 2004?
What concept did Chris Anderson popularize in 2004?
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What significant contribution did Lee De Forest make to radio technology in 1907?
What significant contribution did Lee De Forest make to radio technology in 1907?
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What impact did the British Invasion, led by The Beatles, have on music?
What impact did the British Invasion, led by The Beatles, have on music?
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Which radio station was the first commercial radio station in the United States?
Which radio station was the first commercial radio station in the United States?
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The Federal Radio Commission, established in 1927, eventually became what organization in 1934?
The Federal Radio Commission, established in 1927, eventually became what organization in 1934?
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What innovation emerged in the 1990s that allowed music to be digitally compressed?
What innovation emerged in the 1990s that allowed music to be digitally compressed?
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During which period did radio become the primary source of entertainment and news for American households?
During which period did radio become the primary source of entertainment and news for American households?
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Which artist led The Supremes, Motown's most successful act?
Which artist led The Supremes, Motown's most successful act?
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Which iconic radio program was popular during the Golden Age of Radio?
Which iconic radio program was popular during the Golden Age of Radio?
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Who demonstrated the first working television in 1924?
Who demonstrated the first working television in 1924?
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Who is credited with transforming radio into a national medium and shaped the future of broadcasting?
Who is credited with transforming radio into a national medium and shaped the future of broadcasting?
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What was one of Frank Conrad's major contributions to the early development of radio?
What was one of Frank Conrad's major contributions to the early development of radio?
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Which record label was founded by Berry Gordy Jr. and became dominant in soul music?
Which record label was founded by Berry Gordy Jr. and became dominant in soul music?
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Study Notes
Early Radio Development
- 1890s-1900s: Significant advancements in radio technology and wireless communication.
- 1887: Heinrich Hertz detected radio waves, key to future technology.
- 1895: Guglielmo Marconi's wireless telegraph. Sent Morse code over long distances.
- 1906: Reginald Fessenden's first voice broadcast.
- 1907: Lee De Forest's audion tube amplified weak signals.
Birth of Broadcasting
- 1920: KDKA, Pittsburgh, first commercial radio station. Broadcasted Harding-Cox election results.
- 1923: AT&T connected radio stations. Facilitated national broadcasts.
- 1926: NBC launched with Red and Blue Networks. Network-based radio model.
- 1927: Federal Radio Commission (FRC) to regulate radio stations. Later became the FCC in 1934.
Golden Age of Radio (1930s-1940s)
- 1930s-1940s: Radio was the major source for entertainment and news.
- Iconic programs like Amos 'n' Andy, The Lone Ranger, and The Shadow.
- Radio used as a critical tool for wartime news. Edward R. Murrow's reports gained worldwide attention during World War II.
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Explore the fascinating history of radio technology from the 1890s through the Golden Age of Radio in the 1930s and 1940s. Discover key figures, milestones, and the evolution of broadcasting, including the establishment of commercial radio stations and the rise of iconic programs. Test your knowledge on the significant advancements that shaped modern communication.
