The document discusses the history and development of television from its invention to modern times. It describes some of the early pioneers and inventions that led to the development of television, such as mechanical TVs in the early 1900s and the introduction of color TV in 1940. It then outlines some of the major advances in television technology over the decades, including the introduction of cable TV in 1948, HDTV in the 1980s, and 3D TVs in 2010. The document also discusses some social and environmental impacts of television usage.

1. By: Tony Sorrentino and Claire Brady
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2.  The television is an invention that over
98.5% of American families have in
their house today.
 The TV is mostly used for
entertainment. It also shows news
that informs people what is happening
locally and around the world.
 The TV is also one of the biggest
advertisers using commercials in
between shows.

3.  In 1862 Abbe Giovanna Caselli invents his
Pantelegraph and becomes the first person
to transmit a still image over wires.
 Then in 1906 Lee de Forest built a vacuum
tube that worked in the first mechanical
working television.
 In 1940 Peter Goldmark invents the first
color television with 343 lines of revolution.
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4.  In 1948 cable television was introduced in
Pennsylvania.
 In 1981 NHK demonstrates the HDTV which had
1,125 lines of revolution.
 In 1992 the first 21-inch full color plasma TV was
introduced
 In 2010 the first 3-D televisions were put on the market.

5.  From when the first television was made by Lee de
Forest, there has been many changes and
improvements to it.
 After the TV was first invented, in 1936, coaxial
cable was invented to transmit television signals.
 The first TV started out with black and white
pictures until 1940 when the first color TV was built.
 Later on in 1948 cable became available to people
that owned televisions. This provided them with
more channels to view.

6.  Then finally in 1956 the first remote control was
made for the TV that was made with wires. The
only problem was that the wires would not work
in sunlight.
 Later the first HDTV was made for viewers to
get a better and higher quality image.
 And in 2010 the first 3D TVs were sold letting
viewers watch their programs in 3D.

7.  Contains a lot of lead
 Many LCD TVs use lamps that contain
mercury so they are harder to dispose of.
 People don’t know how to dispose of
televisions properly. Now there is a big
concern about electronic waste.
 The newer TVs are requiring more
electrical power to run.
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8.  More people are becoming less active and obese
because of TVs. Instead of exercising more people
are staying home and watching television.
 TV can influence the way people think, and
manipulate their decisions.
 Children are becoming more obese and lazy. In
1963, 4.5% of children ages 6 to 11 were seriously
overweight; by 2009, this percentage had more than
tripled.
 TV influences a lot of violence to viewers in shows and
movies. 80% of Hollywood executives think there is a link
between TV violence and real-life violence.
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