An examination of the role of television shows in exploring and interpreting societal issues in America and imagining alternatives and answers.

Experts weigh in on the introduction of color television and the changes in the medium and style at the time.

Examines the effect of Television on the United States, both as it was conceived of at the time and by contemporary media figures.

John Green goes into detail on the Industrial Revolution, how it improves our lives even today, and the reaction to it.

Beakman acts like Philo T. Farnsworth. Using walkie-talkies, they demonstrate how TV is sending the signal from one person to another and creating a picture based on the signal received.