Color television made its debut in the early 1950s, with U.S. manufacturers beginning mass production of color sets around 1953. However, high prices and a lack of color programming meant adoption was slow at first.The transition to color broadcasting unfolded gradually across the globe. The United States and Japan led the way during the 1960s and ’70s, while much of Europe followed at a slower pace. In parts of the Soviet Bloc, black-and-white broadcasts remained the norm well into the late 198

😮 When news stations first began broadcasting in color, it marked a major turning point in television history. For many years, news programs were shown only in black and white, which limited how events and locations could be presented to viewers. Switching to color allowed audiences to see the world more realistically, from weather maps and graphics to on-the-scene reporting. This change made news broadcasts more engaging and helped viewers better understand stories by showing details that were

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