In the mid-1950s, NBC began broadcasting in color and introduced the world to a new symbol: a peacock spreading its brilliant feathers across the screen. The network started tacking on an announcement to programs: "The following program is brought to you in living color on NBC."
For most American families, color television arrived in the late 1960s. It changed everything. Saturday morning cartoons, which children had been watching in black and white, suddenly became vivid and magical. The first time a child saw a color set was an event they never forgot.
Ask your readers: Do you remember the first time you saw a color television? Where were you? What were you watching?
Allyson Good curates senior living, health, and family content. She is formerly the Managing Editor of Active Life, a print newspaper published in 2016-2017 for seniors, choosing practical articles on health, money, safety, and everyday living for older readers. She is also an avid gardener and offers up Garden Hints and Tips on a regular basis.
