The Rise of TV Ownership in America

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What was the percentage of American households owning a television set in 1948?

  • 1% (correct)
  • 96.7%
  • 60%
  • 75%

What percentage of American households owned a television set in 1948?

  • 1% (correct)
  • 75%
  • 60%
  • 96.7%

When did the peak ownership of television sets occur in American households?

  • 1996-97 season (correct)
  • 1955
  • 2000s
  • 1992

During which season did peak ownership of television sets occur?

<p>1996-97 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of households received cable television subscriptions in 1992 in America?

<p>60% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of households received cable television subscriptions in 1992?

<p>60% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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.

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