Thursday, January 7, 2010

Televisions - From Simple Entertainment To A Complete Lifestyle

By Patricia Connor

A century ago life was simple. As we look back at our ancestors and their lives, however, we can't help but wonder how on earth they existed without cell phones, microwaves, airplanes, computers and of course, televisions. And out of all those new inventions, many would insist that if they had to choose just one - it would be televisions. Hands down.

Although we now rely on televisions to keep us entertained and informed 24/7, our grandparents actually had plenty of opportunity to have fun, and some today would be jealous of what they did to have fun on a regular basis. Elegant supper clubs, night clubs, world famous entertainers, dances, cocktail parties, theater, dining out - to name a few activities.

But it all went away with the invention of TV, and soon televisions invaded just about every home in America. Families graduated from listening to 10 minute radio programs to watching 30 minute TV shows.

Parents and couples didn't need to head to supper clubs and movies all the time for something to do. They happily stayed at home in front of their new TV, eating their dinner, watching all sorts of shows.

Fast forward fifty years later, and not only does almost every family in the civilized world have a TV, they have one in every room, including bathrooms and kitchens. The kids have their own TVs and each one is probably connected to a DVD or DVR player to watch movies and videos whenever they want.

Five decades later we not only have televisions in the home every family in the civilized world, these homes have multiple TVs. Kitchens, bathrooms, and even outdoor patios have TVs so no one will miss a show or have the opportunity to watch something that was programmed on TiVo earlier.

Here we are almost 60 years later and we have grown from one tiny TV in the formal parlor to tv's in every room and space imaginable. There is even a waterproof plasma TV specifically made to be used for outdoor patios! The perfect solution for families who love to watch movies under the stars - or in the rain as the case may be.

TV has once again become the family hub. With thousands of digital channels to choose from, everyone can find something to their liking - even the family pet who can be trained to click the remote to turn on their favorite show to see fishies or kitties running about.

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