Viewer Growth in the 1950sDuring the 1920s and 1930s, entertainment depended on each other. Wealthier people went to the opera to see other people perform or see a play. One source tells us about other activities people did for fun before television became popular: “I remember big picnics. We were leaving by bike. About seven or eight families would get together and head off to the North Downs for a picnic, round games and cricket. People who couldn't afford these things would settle for a more low-key form of entertainment, like picnics and family outings. Over time, televisions began to appear, but only the very wealthy could afford them. If you had a television, it symbolized how much money you had and showed your social status. In the early days, televisions were very expensive and if you had one, it was a luxury. However, today almost every household has at least one television, maybe even more. The television has almost become a household appliance that almost every family owns. It was not always this way. What is responsible for the rapid increase in viewership? Was it the introduction of new transmitters that gave people better access to television? Was it a drop in the price of televisions that made them more affordable for less wealthy people? Was it the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II? All of these questions help us understand why television became so popular. Many people remember watching the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 in their living room or anywhere...... middle of paper ...... buy a new TV and why the number Viewers increased in the 1950s. Another reason television was so popular was that more and more companies were broadcasting programs and different channels were emerging, which meant there was something to satisfy everyone. the world. The number of viewers increased during the 1950s due to all the factors mentioned and also simply the fact that technology was developing. For some people, television was a reminder of how quickly technology was developing and, of course, it was a new form of entertainment. The coronation was a chance for people to see exactly what a television could do. This probably made people want to buy their own TV. But that's not the only reason viewership has increased over the years. 1950..