All Things TV S1 Ep3

All Things TV

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All Things TV S1 Ep3

May 18, 2024 · 4m 42s

Chapters

01 · Let's begin with the earliest period

30s

02 · In its early days, broadcast journalism was shaped by newspaper publishers who tried to eradicate news on radio

1m 3s

03 · From radio, the next step was television

1m 26s

04 · However, the growth of network television news was hindered temporarily by the FCC's decision to "freeze" new TV license

1m 48s

05 · The 1950s and 60s were a golden era for television news

2m 7s

06 · The historical moments that television covered live during this period, such as the assassinations of Dr

2m 26s

07 · In sync with technology, TV news saw another revolution when they switched to videotaping of events

2m 51s

08 · As we stepped into the new millennium, the three major network news organizations, along with CNN, continued to hold a p

3m 8s

09 · Despite these challenges, they successfully covered massive global events, became major content creators producing vario

3m 28s

10 · In a nutshell, the life of broadcast news has been a roller-coaster ride, punctuated by highs of coverage and technology

3m 47s

Description

In this episode of the All Things TV podcast, Jeffrey takes listeners on a historical journey through the evolution of broadcast news. Starting from the roots in network radio, which...

In this episode of the All Things TV podcast, Jeffrey takes listeners on a historical journey through the evolution of broadcast news. Starting from the roots in network radio, which originated with the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) in 1926 and CBS in 1927, the episode covers key milestones including the significant transformation of television news from the 1950s to 60s, the challenges from institutional blocks and financial pressures, technological advancements, and the major impact from cable and independent local stations. Throughout the evolution, whether dealing with the transition from radio to television to cable TV or broadcasting major global events, broadcast news overcame all hurdles to remain a central pillar of contemporary life.

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