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sep 7, 1961 - 55 million TV sets in US

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[Television] center of family life (by 1961, 55 million sets, 1 for every 3.33 Americans); 3 national networks (bland menu of comedy, westerns, quiz shows, prof sports); kids watched 5+ hrs/day

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Date:

sep 7, 1961
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~ 64 years ago