Legend has it that the triumphal march of television began in the United States in the 'fifties. But in reality its origins hark back much further. As early as the 'thirties, a bitter rivalry raged for the world's first television broadcast. Nazi Germany wanted to beat the competition from Great Britain and the U.S. - at all costs. picked by cactushair 1 year ago

Trend Hunter and John de Mol (creator of Big Brother, Fear Factor and Deal or No Deal) want your ideas for the next non-scripted television hit! You could win $4,000 PLUS if Talpa options your show, an initial fee and percentage ownership of the format! picked by zebrahdh 1 year ago

The black-and-white Marconiphone 702 belongs to an avid TV collector in North Finchley, and was made in 1936, just in time to catch the BBC's first television broadcasts out of Alexandra Palace. Imagine what they watched back then!

Video here picked by suebe 4 months ago

What came first, television or the television test pattern? picked by nateebiinature 3 months ago

An archeology professor at Britain's Cambridge University has a theory that eating in front of the television is a natural development of human evolution. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Although plans for more movies have been sacked, Star Wars fans can rest assured there will be plenty of television shows in their future. George Lucas will be producing 100 of them. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

About as thick as a greeting card and nearly as flexible. These new video screens are pretty amazing. Imagine having a 12 foot television screen installed like wallpaper! After reading the article, check out this video demonstration picked by BrownTrout 2 years ago

100-inch television! picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

Newsweek trivia test on past television shows. Sorry, it's about American TV only. picked by tomphoolry 3 years ago

Do you dream in black and white? If so, the chances are you are over 55 and were brought up watching a monochrome television set. picked by chelcho 1 year ago

Phillip Schofield, the television presenter, posted updates to his Twitter site on a £130-a-head meal at Heston Blumenthal's restaurant, The Fat Duck. picked by topofall 5 months ago

Sky is promising to 'blow away' viewers by introducing 3D television to millions of living rooms within the next year.

The satellite broadcaster demonstrated the technology this week - showing images shot at rugby and football matches which made the action appear to leap out of the screen. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Clip of a Japanese television show where the object is to stack as many nummy treats on your pet as possible without the stack falling OR being eaten.
Cute, funny, AND Japanese... the trifecta! picked by RowanGrey 2 years ago

TVLinks, a popular site that linked to pirated television programs was shut down and its owner arrested. Despite his defense that all he did was point to others who were hosting the illegal content, he was still charged for facilitating criminal activity. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Details surrounding the scripted remake are thin, but insiders said the show will take a tongue-in-cheek, modern-day approach to the original series. Given all the changes in the music industry, Fair said the new "Partridge Family" won’t look much like the original. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Patti Deni, undoubtedly trying to make up for her lack of parenting (or child droppage), had a 98-inch StarGlas60 television installed in the ceiling above her teenage son's bed. picked by suebe 3 months ago

What happens when you put a Muslim imam, a Christian priest, a rabbi and a Buddhist monk in a room with 10 atheists?
Turkish television hopes the answer is a ratings success as it prepares to launch a gameshow which seeks to convert a group of non-believers. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

Zut alors! The popular British cartoon and television series "Mr. Men" has come up with a malodorous Mr. Rude who speaks with a bad French accent. "Pardon me," says Mr. Rude in comedy Franglais as he breaks wind when his finger is pulled on a game played on the television show's website www.mrmen.com. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Kids, back when dinosaurs ruled the Earth and we old Plimers were young and rebelious, there was something new to television. It was a network that ran music videos and was called MTV. Of course now there is no M in mtv. Take a look at these 2 videos showing a compilation of videos and commercials from 1983. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Good advice. picked by Moe 2 years ago