What types of television shows were popular during the 1950s?
Variety shows, sitcoms, game shows, and Westerns were particularly popular television programming genres throughout the fifties. Here’s a look at some of the most iconic shows from the period.
What was the biggest TV show of the 1950s?
Texaco Star Theater
Top-rated United States television programs of 1950–51
| Rank | Program | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texaco Star Theater | 61.6 |
| 2 | Fireside Theatre | 52.6 |
| 3 | Philco TV Playhouse | 45.3 |
| 4 | Your Show of Shows | 42.6 |
How many TV channels were there in 1960?
Remember, there were only three channels (CBS, NBC and ABC) during the decade, and usually only one TV set per household. There were no “for mature audiences only” warnings.
What TV shows started in 1950?
The Top Ten TV Shows in 1950 were:
- Texaco Star Theatre (NBC)
- Fireside Theatre (NBC)
- Philco TV Playhouse (NBC)
- Your Show of Shows (NBC)
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (NBC)
- Gillette Cavalcade of Sports (NBC)
- The Lone Ranger (ABC)
- Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts (CBS)
How many households had TV 1950?
In 1950 only 9 percent of American households had televisions; by 1959 that figure had increased to 85.9 percent.
What are the 50 Greatest TV shows?
Seinfeld (NBC,July 5,1989 – May 14,1998)
What were the most popular TV shows in the 1960s?
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What TV shows were in 1960?
Wanda at Large (2003)