The document shows a table comparing household ownership percentages of various appliances and vehicles between 1940 and 1955. It demonstrates that television ownership increased dramatically over that time period, from 0% in 1940 to 76.1% in 1955, while ownership of other modern conveniences like refrigerators, washing machines, and vacuum cleaners also increased substantially. The document also lists some popular television shows from the 1950s like Leave It To Beaver, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, and Gunsmoke.
