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 entry of televisions into American homes and its effects on daily life and politics, including the Kennedy-Nixon debates.

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

This clip provides an overview of the rise and fall of the Ku Klux Klan. It also outlines the factors that led to its popularity, its values, how it has transformed over time, and its downfall.

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.