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'Hear-and-See Radio' in the World of Tomorrow: RCA and the presentation of television at the World's Fair, 1939–1940.

Authors :
Becker, Ron
Source :
Historical Journal of Film, Radio & Television; Oct2001, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p361-378, 18p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Describes the incorporation of television into various exhibits around the New York World's Fair in the year 1939. Participation of Radio Corp. of America in fair; Inauguration of first regular television service; Importance of the consumer in the production and distribution focal exhibit.

Subjects

Subjects :
TELEVISION
FAIRS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01439685
Volume :
21
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Historical Journal of Film, Radio & Television
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5107871
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/01439680120075491