High Five Facts - TV

High Five Facts - TV

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Interactive Video

Business, Architecture, Performing Arts

KG - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video explores the evolution of television, starting with John Baird's early color transmissions and the eventual widespread adoption of color TVs in the 1960s. It highlights the longest-running TV shows, The Tonight Show and The Simpsons, and discusses how black and white TV influenced dreams. The video also covers the transformation of TV design from bulky sets with antennas to modern flat screens, and the development of remote controls from wired to wireless models. These changes reflect the technological advancements and cultural shifts in television history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for the first colored transmission and broadcast?

John Baird

Steve Allen

Johnny Carlson

Jay Leno

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did 'The Tonight Show' first air?

1928

1989

1964

1954

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animated series holds the record for the longest-running show?

The Flintstones

South Park

Family Guy

The Simpsons

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the first remote control for televisions?

TV Clicker

Flash Matic

Lazy Bones

Remote Master

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a unique feature of early televisions?

They had built-in DVD players

They were flat screens

They had touch screens

They could be rented and required money to operate