The Magic Box
March, 1954
The Magic BoxLess than a decade ago, a wooden box about the size of an orange crate moved into bars throughout the U. S., then into the American home, and promptly changed the living habits of a nation.No one disputes the simple fact that television has had a greater influence on our society than the atom bomb. The magic box with its many knobs and blurry picture is the best invention for keeping the old man home nights since the discovery of sex – it has broadened our vision (from 10" to 2...