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TV Shows of the 1950s
The popular shows of the 1950s are regarded as classics today. Even during the 1950s, television tried to cater to audience of all age groups. Programs like 'The Howdy Doody Show' and 'Disneyland Series' were popular among school-going kids. 'American Bandstand' was a huge hit among the teenagers. Evening was the time for family shows like - 'I Love Lucy', 'The Jackie Gleason Show', 'Your Hit Parade', 'Father knows Best', 'Our Miss Brooks', 'The Burns and Allen Show', etc.
Towards the mid-fifties, live performances of reality TV shows were broadcast for the first time that created a different form of television entertainment. These programs of reality television like Candid Camera, broke the monotony of scripted drama. Mid-fifties was also the time when color television was introduced, but it took another couple of years for it to become a dominant medium. It was closely followed by launching of remote control and transistorized television sets towards 1959. The 1950s was also the time when many categories of programs that are popular today were introduced. Soap operas, crime dramas, and game shows, almost all started during this decade. In fact, the concept of TV guide began at that time to help people keep a track of their favorite programs.
After WWII, Americans were ready to enjoy themselves and be entertained again. This was possible with leisure activities.
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