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Thomas Edison's invention of the phonograph is recalled.
More details for Modern Marvels, Fri 17, 8:00 am
Thomas Edison's invention of the phonograph is recalled.
More details for Modern Marvels, Fri 17, 4:00 pm
The evolution of radio from the development of its key components to its emergence as a demographics-driven medium. Included: comments from Larry King and Casey Kasem; sound bites from early broadcasts, including "War of the Worlds."
More details for Modern Marvels, Fri 17, 9:00 am
The evolution of radio from the development of its key components to its emergence as a demographics-driven medium. Included: comments from Larry King and Casey Kasem; sound bites from early broadcasts, including "War of the Worlds."
More details for Modern Marvels, Fri 17, 5:00 pm
Recounting the invention of the telephone and the intense competition between Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray for the patent, a race that Bell won by two hours in 1876. Also: Bell's efforts to market the new technology; and the increase in telephone usage in the 20th century.
More details for Modern Marvels, Fri 17, 10:00 am
Recounting the invention of the telephone and the intense competition between Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray for the patent, a race that Bell won by two hours in 1876. Also: Bell's efforts to market the new technology; and the increase in telephone usage in the 20th century.
More details for Modern Marvels, Fri 17, 6:00 pm
The story of the feuds, mistakes, ingenuity, and successes that made movies possible as well as kept Edison at the front of the inventors' pack. Included: rare early films from the Edison Studios.
More details for Modern Marvels, Fri 17, 11:00 am
The story of the feuds, mistakes, ingenuity, and successes that made movies possible as well as kept Edison at the front of the inventors' pack. Included: rare early films from the Edison Studios.
More details for Modern Marvels, Fri 17, 7:00 pm
The development of television is traced from its inception in the 1920s through its powerful influence on contemporary culture. Included: the rivalry between TV and radio; the battle between the networks for industry domination.
More details for Modern Marvels, Fri 17, 12:00 pm
The development of television is traced from its inception in the 1920s through its powerful influence on contemporary culture. Included: the rivalry between TV and radio; the battle between the networks for industry domination.
More details for Modern Marvels, Fri 17, 8:00 pm
A history of batteries examines how they are produced, their many uses and what they will be like in the future.
More details for Modern Marvels, Fri 17, 2:00 pm
A history of batteries examines how they are produced, their many uses and what they will be like in the future.
More details for Modern Marvels, Fri 17, 10:00 pm
Examining the visionary and pioneering work of inventor Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), focusing on his contributions in electrical engineering and particularly his work in alternating-current electricity, the present standard. Included: a demonstration of a Tesla coil; his other inventions, including energy-efficient lightbulbs.
More details for Modern Marvels, Fri 17, 3:00 pm
Examining the visionary and pioneering work of inventor Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), focusing on his contributions in electrical engineering and particularly his work in alternating-current electricity, the present standard. Included: a demonstration of a Tesla coil; his other inventions, including energy-efficient lightbulbs.
More details for Modern Marvels, Fri 17, 11:00 pm
Thomas Edison's invention of the phonograph is recalled.
More details for Modern Marvels, Sat 18, 12:00 am