Chapter 27 Postwar America.pptVIP

Chapter 27Postwar America Section 3 Popular Culture of the 1950s The New Mass Media The popularity of television increased as it became more affordable. 1946 – 7,000 to 8,000 sets in the U.S. 1957 – 40 million Advertising and sporting events became more common. Television - 1946 Television - 1957 Popular TV Ed Sullivan’s variety show Toast of the Town provided a mix of comedy, popular song, dance, and acrobatics. Popular TV 1956 – the quiz show Twenty-One caused an uproar after it was discovered that many of the show’s contestants were given the answers prior to the show. Hollywood Adapts to