In 1960, the Philco Ford company introduced its "Space-Age" television, with its sleek silhouette and choice of bright colours giving it a decidedly modern and futuristic look.
Picture Michel Lambert
Pointe-à-Callière
© Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History 2001. All rights reserved.
Television is indisputably a significant step in our evolution.
Thanks to it, without stirring from our easy chairs,
We can travel around the world in a few seconds,
Depending on how much time we have to spend.
On one channel, we can watch
A rather commonplace tale,
Or switch to all the intensity and horror of the Holocaust
Just by clicking a button.
Thanks to this device, in the comfort of our homes,
The ears of our grown children and infants are attuned to communications.
Our pride in our heritage can be seen all over the globe,
Travelling the waves and not even paying duty.
Just like our customs, which travel down through time and now across the oceans, on screens.
This combination of images and sound is the perfect combination offered by this invention.
What a privilege, how efficient and different,
I’ve enjoyed listening to it, learned from watching it and never abused its usefulness.
Thanks to it, without stirring from our easy chairs,
We can travel around the world in a few seconds,
Depending on how much time we have to spend.
On one channel, we can watch
A rather commonplace tale,
Or switch to all the intensity and horror of the Holocaust
Just by clicking a button.
Thanks to this device, in the comfort of our homes,
The ears of our grown children and infants are attuned to communications.
Our pride in our heritage can be seen all over the globe,
Travelling the waves and not even paying duty.
Just like our customs, which travel down through time and now across the oceans, on screens.
This combination of images and sound is the perfect combination offered by this invention.
What a privilege, how efficient and different,
I’ve enjoyed listening to it, learned from watching it and never abused its usefulness.
Television is indisputably a significant step in our evolution.
Thanks to it, without stirring from our easy chairs,
We can travel around the world in a few seconds,
Depending on how much time we have to spend.
On one channel, we can watch
A rather commonplace tale,
Or switch to all the intensity and horror of the Holocaust
Just by clicking a button.
Thanks to this device, in the comfort of our homes,
The ears of our grown children and infants are attuned to communications.
Our pride in our heritage can be seen all over the globe,
Travelling the waves and not even paying duty.
Just like our customs, which travel down through time and now across the oceans, on screens.
This combination of images and sound is the perfect combination offered by this invention.
What a privilege, how efficient and different,
I’ve enjoyed listening to it, learned from watching it and never abused its usefulness.
Thanks to it, without stirring from our easy chairs,
We can travel around the world in a few seconds,
Depending on how much time we have to spend.
On one channel, we can watch
A rather commonplace tale,
Or switch to all the intensity and horror of the Holocaust
Just by clicking a button.
Thanks to this device, in the comfort of our homes,
The ears of our grown children and infants are attuned to communications.
Our pride in our heritage can be seen all over the globe,
Travelling the waves and not even paying duty.
Just like our customs, which travel down through time and now across the oceans, on screens.
This combination of images and sound is the perfect combination offered by this invention.
What a privilege, how efficient and different,
I’ve enjoyed listening to it, learned from watching it and never abused its usefulness.
© Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History 2001. All rights reserved.
Learning Objectives
The learner will:
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use examples of material elements of culture to explain its historical significance
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evaluate changes that technological, medical and social innovations have made to our culture
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speculate why some products have had a significant impact on daily life
