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The mass media, which back then were called "the press," had already been around for many years (mainly through print-- newspapers and magazines, but also, since the turn of the century, through phonograph records). The term "mass media" did not come into common use till the 1950s. That said, what happened in the 1920s was the rise of radio and the arrival of talking pictures (movies). These two media made a major impact on American life and brought about considerable social change.
For one thing, thanks to the growth of radio broadcasting, entertainment, news, sports, and politics could now heard in the comfort of anyone's home. Listeners who were poor and could not afford tickets, or listeners who were black and lived in segregated states, or anyone who lived far from a center of population, or anyone else for that matter, could now have access to the most famous performers or hear the best-known political figures. This helped the nation become more informed, and it also helped entertainers gain larger audiences than ever before. It also affected politicians: now, candidates were judged not only by what they said to the newspapers, but how they sounded when speaking over the radio.
The rise of radio broadcasting gave small towns and big cities alike the opportunity to entertain and inform the public. Unknown local performers were able to be heard for the first time, and many went on to become nationally famous. Similarly, the public heard speakers from a number of points of view, and were exposed to a variety of political issues. Some stations offered college-level courses or gave educational talks. Various sects of Christianity and also Reform Judaism offered live broadcasts of religious services, which shut-ins very much appreciated. Sports fans were especially pleased, because now the most important events (Baseball and football games, boxing matches, etc.) were available to them, and there were even some interviews with the athletes. And finally, there was a new interest in public speaking, as many listeners decided they wanted to be on the radio like the people they were hearing.
The success of talking pictures meant newsreels (which is how people got to see the news before television) could now include speech as well as printed captions; it also meant the story-telling and visual impact of the movies could be enhanced by dialogue. But the downside of this was that actors and actresses who lacked a pleasant speaking voice saw their careers end. Silent films did not require the ability to be a good speaker, whereas talking pictures did.
To sum up, while newspapers and magazines and recorded music had changed public life, few mass media had more of an impact than radio. It did not require literacy, it reached people of all ages and social classes and races, and it provided a welcome catharsis to listeners both rich and poor. As for the movies, talking pictures were one more advance that made them more entertaining and gave the audience an even more realistic experience when they went to the theater.
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What new mass media invention came out in the 1920's?
Movies, Jazz singers, newspapers, magazines, radio. etc
How did mass media change American society in the 1920's?
The mass media o the 1920's was when radio ,tv and magazines and moving pictures,were being invented.It created many changes during the 1920s.
When was LOR Radio Argentina created?
LOR Radio Argentina was created in 1920.
When was WWV - radio station - created?
WWV - radio station - was created in 1920.
Radio comedian of the 1920s and 1930s?
One of the radio comedians of the 1920's and 1930's was Jack Benny. Milton Berle was another radio comedian of the 1920's and 1930's.
Who was the radio comedian of the 1920's?
Bob Dole
Which form of mass media was initiated in 1920 with the boadcast of presidential election returns?
Early documentaries produced in the 1920s gave rise to a contemporary type of television programming referred to as reality Programs.
When was Hallam Tennyson - radio producer - born?
Hallam Tennyson - radio producer - was born in 1920.
What are the communication in the 1920s?
communication in the 1920's include: mail, radio and newspapers. They did not have tv's or computers. communication in the 1920's include: mail, radio and newspapers. They did not have tv's or computers.
What time did the radio become popular?
The first radio station was broadcasted in 1920 and became ever so popular after that increasing from one station in 1920 to over 600 in 1922.
First radio station was located where?
The first radio station was called the KDKA. It was broadcasted in Pittsburgh in 1920.
Were there radios in 1851?
No. Radio waves were discovered around 1880. The first radio stations began about 1920..
