Popular Tv Shows In 1950
Most Popular Tv Shows Of All Time
Television really came into its own as a form of home entertainment during the 1950s. It also become a major tool for influencing public opinion during the decade. Following WWII, the technology improved greatly. Plus, the booming economy and expanding middle class meant more disposable income for buying such a luxury item—and the leisure family time to enjoy it. The first national color broadcast occurred in the ’50s—it was the 1954 Tournament of Roses Parade—and while color was occasionally used after that, most programming remained local and in black and white until the middle of the ’60s. Variety shows, sitcoms, game shows, and Westerns were particularly popular television programming genres throughout the fifties. Here’s a look at some of the most iconic shows from the period.
The most-watched television shows, from 1950 to 1959, were: Texaco Star Theatre (1950). Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts (1951). I Love Lucy (1952). I Love Lucy (1953). I Love Lucy (1954). The $64,000 Question (1955). I Love Lucy (1956). Gunsmoke (1957). Gunsmoke (1958). A list of ALL TV shows that appeared in the 1950s. From Actor's Studio (1948-1950) to Zorro (1957-1959) If the 1940s were the 'infancy of Television' then the 1950s were the pre-teen years.