In 1952 there were approximately 14,000 cable subscribers over the country. In the early stages, these cable subscribers were only using their cable to pick up local stations. In the late '50s, cable operators realized that their cables would allow them to pick up stations from across the country. This completely changed the purpose of cable televi...
In 1952 there were approximately 14,000 cable subscribers over the country. In the early stages, these cable subscribers were only using their cable to pick up local stations. In the late '50s, cable operators realized that their cables would allow them to pick up stations from across the country. This completely changed the purpose of cable television and opened up new possibilities.