6 Questions
What was the percentage of American households owning a television set in 1948?
1%
What percentage of American households owned a television set in 1948?
1%
When did the peak ownership of television sets occur in American households?
1996-97 season
During which season did peak ownership of television sets occur?
1996-97
What percentage of households received cable television subscriptions in 1992 in America?
60%
What percentage of households received cable television subscriptions in 1992?
60%
Study Notes
- 96.7% of American households own at least one television set.
- Majority of households have more than one set.
- Peak ownership occurred during the 1996-97 season with 98.4% ownership.
- In 1948, only 1% of households owned a television set.
- 75% of households owned a television set by 1955.
- 60% of all households received cable television subscriptions in 1992.
- US-based television networks are the largest and most distributed in the world.
- US-produced programs are widely syndicated internationally.
- American television entered a modern golden age in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Whether the golden age is ongoing or ended in the early 2020s is disputed.
"From 1% to 98.4%: The Evolution of Television Ownership in America" - Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the history of television ownership in the US. Learn interesting facts like when 75% of households owned a TV, and when cable television became popular. Discover the impact of American-produced programs on the global television industry, and explore the ongoing debate about the modern golden age of TV. Put your TV trivia skills to the test and see how much you really know
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