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10 Ways TV Has Changed American Culture
10 Ways TV Has Changed American Culture
Does TV shape culture or reflect it? Since TVs became commonplace in American homes in the 1950s, pundits have debated their positive and negative effects. We'll examine some of the changes. Read more »

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  • 10: Throwing Tailgate Parties
  • 9: Watching Super Bowl Commercials
  • 8: Celebrating the American Dream
  • 7: Holding "Trials of the Century"
  • 6: Punkin Chunkin
  • 5: Trick-or-Treating
  • 4: Presidential Turkey Pardons
  • 3: Black Friday Shopping Sprees
  • 2: Groundhog Day Prognosticating
  • 1: Inches, Teaspoons and a Ton of Bricks
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