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But full-scale commercial television broadcasting did not begin in the United States until 1947.
In 1947 the House Committee on Un-American Activities began an investigation of the film industry, and Senator Joseph R. McCarthy soon began to inveigh against what he claimed was Communist infiltration of the government.
The Tele Zoom was released in 1948.
1949: In January, the number of TV stations had grown to 98 in 58 market areas.
1949: The FCC adopted the Fairness Doctrine, which made broadcasters responsible for seeking out and presenting all sides of an issue when covering controversy.
The station first signed on the air on March 27, 1950.
In partnership with the news producer Fred Friendly, Murrow began See It Now, a television documentary series, in 1950.
Three former members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published "Counterattack: The Newsletter of Facts on Communism," and in 1950 a pamphlet, "Red Channels," listed the supposedly Communist associations of 151 performing artists.
Working at WHAS-TV in the 1950’s and 60’s, he produced daily live TV shows.
1951: On June 21, CBS broadcasted the first color program.
United States advertisers spent a total of $288 million on television advertising time, an increase of 38.8% from 1951.
1952: By the end of 1952, TVs could be found in 20 million households across America, a rise of 33% from the previous year.
Television news first covered the presidential nominating conventions of the two major parties, events then still at the heart of America politics, in 1952.
1953: RCA releases its color broadcasting system, which worked on 12 million TVs instead of 12.
Starting in 1954, color RCA TV systems were sold across America.
1954: NBC launches The Tonight Show with comedian Steve Allen.
In 1954 the United States Senate censured McCarthy, and CBS's "security" office was closed down.
The late broadcast legend Milton Metz was remembered with special tributes for being a fixture on the Crusade from its beginnings in 1954.
The first “true” remote control was produced by Zenith and released in 1955.
1955: Gunsmoke, the classic western TV show, began its 20 year run on CBS.
NBC television president Sylvester Weaver devised the "spectacular," a notable example of which was Peter Pan (1955), starring Mary Martin, which attracted 60 million viewers.
The power of television news increased with the arrival of the popular newscast, The Huntley-Brinkley Report, on NBC in 1956 (see Huntley, Chet, and Brinkley, David). The networks had begun producing their own news film.
Crusade King and Queen The first Crusade King and Queen were announced in 1956.
Crusade legacy Grants from the 1958 Crusade went to establish the Southeastern Rehabilitation Center in Clark County, IN and a vision screening program for Louisville City Schools.
However, by 1960 only one of these series was still on the air.
The election of a young and vital president in 1960, John F. Kennedy, seemed to provide evidence of how profoundly television would change politics.
WHAS-TV lost ABC programming when WLKY (channel 32) signed on September 16, 1961, with channel 11 becoming an exclusive CBS affiliate.
The 2nd place finisher in the 1961 Crusade Queen contest was ABC’s Diane Sawyer.
Their challenge worked so well that in 1962 St Matthew’s Fire Department raised more money than any other department.
1963: For the first time in history, television surpasses newspapers as an information source.
In a poll this year, 36% of Americans found TV to be a more reliable source than print, which was favored by 24%. 1964: The FCC regulates cable for the first time.
1964: 73 million viewers watch The Beatles appear on the Ed Sullivan Show.
In 1964 color broadcasting began on prime-time television.
However, starting in 1966, color TV programming was broadcast across America, leading to a surge in sales of color television sets.
The 85 fire departments who donated to the 1966 Crusade collected almost 50% of the total amount raised.Redman Indiana Fire Department became the first Indiana Fire Department with the highest overall total.
Crusade moment In December, 1968 Crusade directors make the decision to move the Crusade to May because of conflict with the United Way Campaign.
1969: Astronaut Neil Armstrong walks on the moon for the first time as millions of American viewers watch live on network TV.
Some of the most praised programs on PBS, such as the dramatic series Upstairs, Downstairs (1971), have been imports from Britain, which has long had a reputation for producing high-quality television.
97 fire departments collected for the 1971 Crusade.
Crusade moment 1974 was the year a tornado hit Brandenburg, KY destroying everything in its path.
Crusade moment 1975 was the last year for the Crusade King and Queen contests.
Crusade moment The WHAS Crusade For Children celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1978.
1979: Some people believe it’s the “beginning of the end for TV” as a poll indicated that 44% of Americans were unhappy with current programming and 49% were watching TV less than what they did a few years earlier.
Jim retired after Crusade 26 in 1979.
1980: Ted Turner launches Cable News Network (CNN), a channel devoted to showcasing news 24 hours a day.
Crusade legacy Broadcasting pioneer and Crusade Executive Director Phyllis Knight retired in 1981.
Crusade moment In 1983 the Crusade celebrated the 30th anniversary with the first Crusade Ball.
Crusade legacy In October, 1985 former Crusade emcee Jim Walton dies at the age of 68.
1986: After years of rising rates, ABC, CBS, and NBC have trouble selling commercial time for sports programs for the first time.
Dan was Program Director at WHAS TV for 11 years and had served as a Crusade Board Member and producer of the Crusade show since 1986.
But following nearly fifteen years of family infighting, the senior Bingham decided to break up the family's media holdings in early 1986.
Crusade legacy Former founder and owner of WHAS Radio, WHAS Television, and the Courier Journal Barry Bingham, Sr. died at the age of 82 on August 22, 1988.
1989: Pay Per View begins to leave its mark on the television landscape, reaching about 20% of all wired households.
Nearly three decades later on September 8, 1990, channel 11 ended its long relationship with CBS and rejoined ABC, this time as an exclusive affiliate of the network.
Grants given in 1990 include: $ 433,860 to UofL School of Medicine and School of Education $ 408,589 to to Kosair Children’s Hospital $ 300,472 Jefferson County Public Schools
Crusade legacy With the 2.8 million dollars raised in 1990, the Crusade has given over 37.5 million dollars to agencies helping special needs children.
Crusade moment More corporations join the WHAS Crusade For Children in 1991.
Crusade moment The 40th celebration of the Crusade started off with a donation of $735,696.92 in November of 1992.
1992: Infomercials explode with growth.
1993: At the start of 1993, 98% of American households owned at least one TV, with 64% owning two or more sets.
Crusade legacy The UofL School of Medicine received the largest grant in 1994.
Crusade supporters contributed 4,219,694 pennies that added to the 45,000 lbs or 22.5 tons of change given to the Crusade in 1995.
1996: Digital satellite dishes 18 inches in diameter hit the market, becoming the bestselling electronic item in history next to the VCR.
Crusade legacy In June of 1998 long time Crusade supporter and WHAS Television personality, Fred Wiche lost his battle with cancer.
Crusade legacy Long time Crusade Emcee Wayne Perkey retired in 1999.
Crusade legacy Crusade Executive Director Bud Harbsmeier retired in December of 2000.
Kosair Children’s Hospital received nearly one million dollars to grants in 2001 as well.
Crusade moment People across the globe could watch the 2002 Crusade for Children telecast via the internet.
Crusade legacy The three largest grant recipients for 2003 were nine grants to Kosair Children’s Hospital totalling $1,081,065.00; ten grants to the University of Louisville for $741,549.68; and $444,250 to the Home of the Innocents.
2004: DVDs outsell VHS tapes for the first time.
Crusade moment A near capacity crowd greeted vocalist Peabo Bryson who had also headlined the 51st annual Crusade in 2004.
Crusade legacy On May 25, 2005, Rebecca Jackson was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the WHAS Crusade for Children.
2005: Flat screen TVs and HDTVs are introduced for the first time.
2006: Flat screen TVs and HDTVs become affordable for the first time.
2006: Sony releases its Blu-ray disc format, capable of holding up to 27GB despite being the same size as a DVD.
Bob was given the award during the 54th annual WHAS Crusade for Children on Sunday, June 3, 2007 in the 3:00pm hour.
Crusade moment All the talk about a down economy didn’t stop people across Kentuckiana from digging deeper for the 2009 Crusade! Grand total: $5,289,841! Nearly 200 fire departments, hundreds of organizations and thousands of people made it happen.
2010: 3D televisions start hitting the market, spurred by popular 3D blockbusters like Avatar.
On June 13, 2013, Belo announced that it would be acquired by the Gannett Company.
The WHAS Crusade for Children celebrated 60 years of making life better for children with special needs in 2013.
2014 Entertainers Country singer J. D. Shelburne headlined the 61st WHAS Crusade for Children.
It all ended with Crusade volunteers crowding into WHAS11’s historic studio H singing the traditional “God Bless America” just before 7:00pm (EDT) Sunday June 7, 2015.
2016 Entertainers Teddy Abrams Jazz Band headlined the 63rd WHAS Crusade for Children.
Just like 2017, the Sam Swope Family Foundation presented a donation of $36,177.00 on the Wednesday after the 65th annual WHAS Crusade for Children to boost the final tote board total to $5,675,000.
The 65th Crusade concluded with volunteers crowding into WHAS-TV’s historic studio H singing the traditional “God Bless America” just before 7:00pm (EDT) Sunday, June 3, 2018.
That matches the tote board at the conclusion of the 66th annual WHAS Crusade for Children which took place on June 1 – 2, 2019.
While 2020 is the year many hope will go away, it’ll be a memorable year for the WHAS Crusade for Children.
While 2020 was a challenging year, 23 fire departments raised more donations this year than last.
Crusade moment The final tote board read $5.1 million at the conclusion of the 30+ hour 68th annual WHAS Crusade for Children on the weekend of June 5 & 6, 2021.
Entertainers In the second year of the worldwide COVID-19 virus pandemic, performers sent special pre-recorded performances to make up the 2021 variety show.
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