Television has evolved significantly since its early inventions in the 1800s. While many inventors contributed incremental advances, five men are most recognized for developing the technology: Nipkow, Baird, Jenkins, Zworykin, and Farnsworth. Early TVs were monochrome, expensive, and had small screens, but ownership grew rapidly through the 1900s. Cable, remote controls, and color TV emerged in the mid-20th century, changing the experience. Today, TVs are ubiquitous in American homes and come in high-definition formats with large screens.