Students explore the history of television using the lifetime achievements of Milton Berle as a springboard for studying social and technological advances in American entertainment. They, in groups, examine the role of television through...

Students realize that adults entertain themselves at work and in their private lives and that much of adult play, like children's play, is part of adults' folklife and that they play in various folk groups. They consider the elite,...

Elvis' television appearances shocked the public through his provocative dancing. This site describes the controversy.

Provides short descriptions of various television shows in the 1940's and 1950's.

Find your favorite Hall of Famer in this extensive list. A brief biography is included for each player.