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Fascinating Facts about Television - 1


This sub-category of the Entertainment category is for fascinating facts about Television.


The First Soap Opera
The first soap opera was shown on American television in 1947.

The First Television Program in Color
The first television program to be shown in color was broadcast in 1951. It was a variety show called "Premiere".

The First UK Television Advert
The first advert to be shown on British television was for Gibbs SR toothpaste.


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