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Story of Television

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Story of Television traces the development of television from early experiments in transmitting images across distance to RCA’s electronic systems, which improved picture quality and expanded broadcasting nationwide. It presents television’s growing communications reach, including network transmission and coast-to-coast capability, and explains color imaging through separate red, green, and blue signals while emphasizing its impact on entertainment and society.

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Collection: Prelinger Archives
Original title: Story of Television
Original link: Open on Internet Archive
Rights: public_domain

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