Class of Oct 2nd

Like our review of the history of radio on Tuesday, we explored the history of television today. We went over the science of it, the pioneers of the format, and discussed the differences between radio and TV.
First of all, I would like to say that I felt sorry for the man that invented television because he received barely any credit and died distraught and alone. I wonder if he knew that was going to happen, would he have still created TV in the first place?
One of the examples of early TV shows that we saw was Amos N Andy. I am pretty well acquainted with this show because my dad has the entire series on VHS. Ive seen more than a dozen episodes. Its pretty funny and reminiscent of modern sitcoms. I always thought it was weird that though Amos is in the title, that character showed up very rarely in the actual show. Kingfish and Andy were the main characters. I also that it was interesting that although it takes place in the 40s/50s and stars mainly African-American actors, that it doesn't just degenerate into vulgar stereotypical antics that the racist time period was prone to do. In a way the show was kind of groundbreaking.
I visited MZTV.com and read one of their articles on linking the designs of cars during the 50s to the design and influence of TV at the time. Like the site says, it may not be obvious at first but once you think about it, it makes sense. Its similar to how some of the most modern cars today are influenced by movies that place in the future. So like TV in the early 50s, cars have also come along way. TV will soon be broadcast in a digital signal, HD is becoming the new standard, and channels number in the high hundreds with digital TV. Cars have anti lock brakes, power steering, standard air conditioning, have higher gas mileage, and hybrids are becoming more and more popular as gas prices continue to soar. So whereas TV has evolved to a digital signal, automobiles may soon have to evolve as well into more advanced hybrids or hydrogen-powered cars. Likewise, most households today have multiple TVs and cars.