Influence of TV and Radio One of the most important means of communication through images and sounds is television. Most of what we learn comes from television. Just think of everything we see in a single hour of television commercials, educational programs, sitcoms, etc. TV is another source from which we can learn about distant lands, people and places. . You can sit in your living room while visiting Europe, Asia or even Australia. Television has a huge influence on our daily lives, as evidenced by how much time we spend in front of the screen. Unfortunately, television's biggest viewers are children. Of course, there are TV shows suitable for children, such as Sesame Street and Magic. School Bus, but imagine what a child would think if they saw just one episode of Melrose Place. Do we tell children that this is acceptable? Radio is important, but is no longer used as frequently due to the rise of television. We listen to the news and can hear different opinions on controversial topics. Millions of families gathered around the radio to listen to dramas, light comedies, variety shows, live music, and other programs. However, people can communicate much more quickly between any two points on earth, at sea, in the sky, or even in space, with the use of radio. Politically, radio made it possible for people to be informed directly about government policies. Radio was born in the 1920s and died in the 1940s. Because the Depression made listening the only entertainment people could afford, the 1930s were radio's best years. Later, in the 1950s, television took a step forward. In 1961, 88% of U.S. households had two appliances in use for an average of 5 hours per day. Television killed small-club boxing, minor league baseball, and virtually any other activity that involved leaving the living room. Television is the perfect babysitter. We just leave our kids in front of the set while we go about our business. Television has spent more time than us raising our children. Children no longer play baseball, or swing on the swings in the park, or play tag in the yard. Television and radio, of course, have had a huge influence on our lives. But the main question is: did they have a positive or negative influence