RTA 210 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Canada, Television In Canada, Cbs

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Media Studies
• Course: RTA 210
• Professor: Michael Murphy

Document Summary

Mix of acts without a central plotline or story. Emcee or dj to keep the acts cohesive to one program. Broadcasting in the purest definition of the word. Variety is still done because it is what attracted audiences in the first place. It is debatably the easiest to produce because it uses pre-existing talent and acts. Used morse code to communicate with ships at sea. Redone by reginald fessenden, who broadcasted christmas eve in 1906. Started 9 am, with a short speech. O holy night played by fessenden on violin. Read a christmas story from the bible. Montreal"s cfcf went on air in 1920. Great depression helped radio boom, due to the broadcasts being endless free entertainment. Uk had a radio tax, was a public service. Canada forms crbc in 1932, which became the cbc in 1936. First crooneer (used the psychological intimacy of radio) Brought on stars during their five minutes of fame.