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There was no TV as we know it today during the Depression. Radio was the major form of home entertainment. The movies was one of the few industries that did not suffer as a result of the Depression. Movies became the main form of entertainment until the development of TV. Prices were cheap, about 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. The movies that did the best were escapist themes, which appealed to the people during the Depression.
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Did people watch television during the Great Depression?
It was a form of escapism at the time, similar to Jazz music and watching professional sports. It took people away from the grim depression days. Unfortunately for the previous answer, radio was the mass media of the Great Depression. TV did not come in until after WWII.
In the 1930's during the great depression what type of electronics did they have?
During the 1930s, electronics were relatively limited compared to today. The most common household electronic was the radio, which became a vital source of news and entertainment during the Great Depression. Other devices included basic phonographs and early models of electric refrigerators, though widespread adoption of more advanced electronics, like televisions, would not occur until later. Overall, the focus was primarily on practical devices that provided communication and entertainment.
What did people use radio for during the Great Depression?
*FUN* (APEX) Radio was a cheap source of news, music, dramas, comedy, and local and national information. Radios were as cheap as $10 during the Depression so most every home with electricity had one. FDR used the radio (Fireside Chats) the way Presidents today use TV, to keep the public informed and to explain what was going on in the nation.
What major events happened in the 1900s?
Industrial revolution, the great depression, the computer and internet, the first automobile (Ford Model-T), television, NFL, many many things.
Do you remember an old Vietnam war show in the 80s or 90s?
TV series, 1990's; "China Beach" concerning US Military female nurses. Film: Deer Hunter (about 1976) Film: Apocalypse Now (1970's) Film: Platoon (about 1986)
Were there TV's during the great depression?
No. Television was invented before the depression, but did not come into common use until the 1950's.
What cartoons aired during the Great Depression?
If you mean aired as in televised, none, television didn't exist in the 1930's. "Aired?" That's a television concept and television wasn't available during the great depression. Both of those answers are wrong. the silent films came out in th 1900's through 1928 and during the depression they already had cartoons, shows, and films.
Did people watch television during the Great Depression?
It was a form of escapism at the time, similar to Jazz music and watching professional sports. It took people away from the grim depression days. Unfortunately for the previous answer, radio was the mass media of the Great Depression. TV did not come in until after WWII.
Did they have video games in the Great Depression?
No they didn't even have tv
What was going on in the world during the invention of the television?
The most noticeable thing going on in the world during the invention of television was probably the Great Depression. Television broadcasting began in Germany and a few other places, on an experimental basis before the beginning of World War 2. The experiments were ended as the war proceeded and were picked up and expanded in the US after the war.
In the 1930's during the great depression what type of electronics did they have?
During the 1930s, electronics were relatively limited compared to today. The most common household electronic was the radio, which became a vital source of news and entertainment during the Great Depression. Other devices included basic phonographs and early models of electric refrigerators, though widespread adoption of more advanced electronics, like televisions, would not occur until later. Overall, the focus was primarily on practical devices that provided communication and entertainment.
What did people use radio for during the Great Depression?
*FUN* (APEX) Radio was a cheap source of news, music, dramas, comedy, and local and national information. Radios were as cheap as $10 during the Depression so most every home with electricity had one. FDR used the radio (Fireside Chats) the way Presidents today use TV, to keep the public informed and to explain what was going on in the nation.
What types of shows is were shown in the depression?
There were no television shows because there were no tv sets. People who could afford a ticket went to movie theaters to watch extravagant musicals that were often about people making it big during the depression, or about the lives of rich people.
What kind of TV show is The Waltons?
The Waltons was an American tv Drama series about the life of a large family. It was created by Earl Hamner Jr, and first aired September 1972. The final episode aired in June of 1981 - and was based on a book and film of the same name.
What has the author Dona Cooper written?
Dona Cooper has written: 'Writing Great Screenplays F/FI (Writing Great Screenplays for Film and TV)'
What are the names of the 2 sisters that made moonshine on the Waltons TV. show?
The two sisters who made moonshine on "The Waltons" TV show are Ruth and Mary Ellen Walton. Their moonshining activities were depicted in the episode titled "The Moonshiner," showcasing their adventurous spirit and the challenges of rural life during the Great Depression.
When was wylie draper born?
Wylie Draper was born on May 22, 1931. He was an American actor known for his work in film and television during the mid-20th century. Draper gained particular recognition for his role in the 1970 film "The Great White Hope." He passed away on October 2, 1981.
